Xie Yanbai's expression was solemn, a vivid flush rising on his pale face. He said gravely, "Young Master Zu, don't waste your efforts. I'm injured, so naturally I'm no match for you. But if you insist on having your way today, my brothers and I will not retreat, even if we have to lay down our lives here!"
At these words, every Card Adept from Zhongda Academy breathed heavily, eyes bloodshot! Xie Yanbai's words rang out with unshakable conviction, and a battle intent steeped in grief, fury, and desperate resolve spread among them.
Their opponents had come prepared, with ample strength. On their own side, their leading fighter was injured, and their numbers were far fewer. If fighting broke out, this was a battle they could only lose!
Yet no one backed down.
Zu Ning immediately felt a headache coming on. He had never expected Xie Yanbai to be so unyielding. Nor had he expected him to react so swiftly: their side had barely made a move before the other side caught wind of it. Xie Yanbai alone was nothing to worry about, but behind him stood the entire Zhongda Academy. Once this battle began, the consequences would be extremely serious.
"Hmph, what's so special about Zhongda Academy? Our Federation Comprehensive Academy will still trample it underfoot! If you want to fight, fight! Enough damn blather!"
An abrupt voice suddenly rang out from the Federation Comprehensive Academy's ranks, followed immediately by a beam of light shooting straight at Xie Yanbai.
Zu Ning's heart sank. Which bastard had dared to act so recklessly on his own?! But he reacted extremely quickly, immediately realizing what chain reaction would follow.
At this point, they could only advance, not retreat. No explanation would accomplish anything now. Once the fuse caught fire, there was no