The Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy Team, Xiao Hongchen: I Was Wrong!

Wang Yan then looked at Bei Bei and the other seven, and smiled, "So, you geniuses in the reserve team, you need to be on your guard and not let anyone look down on you."

"Even if you're just a reserve team, you're still much stronger than most Team ' main teams."

"The first elimination round of the competition is just an 'exhibition match' for us, so you don't need to feel pressured."

"Moreover, the academy will send people to provide support."

"Um!"

Bei Bei and the others responded, their expressions gradually relaxing, showing some anticipation for tomorrow's opening match.

As the previous champions, Shrek will naturally be the first team to compete.

The spotlight that should have belonged to the main team was temporarily enjoyed by them; such glory was exhilarating.

With these thoughts in mind, Bei Bei and the other six left and went back to their rooms to rest.

Watching the seven people leave, Wang Yan slumped in his chair, looking utterly helpless; the relaxed expression he had just displayed was completely gone.

Seeing this scene, Ma Xiaotao and the other three understood Wang Yan's good intentions.

If Wang Yan, as a teacher, lacks confidence, then the younger students in the reserve team will most likely be intimidated and demoralized before even starting.

"How many more days will it take for you to recover from your injuries?" Wang Yan asked, looking at Ma Xiaotao and the other three.

"I'll be doing my best to recover, and it will take me almost ten days," Ma Xiaotao said.

Although she activated her Martial Soul Avatar in time and mobilized all her Soul Power, there were too many corpses around her, and the power of the Corpse Explosion was too great.

"It won't be just ten days," Dai Yueheng shook his head, both angry and helpless. "My injuries are quite serious; I'll need at least half a month."

Ling Luochеn and Xi Xi exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Our injuries are a bit minor; we should be able to recover in a week."

Ma Xiaotao protected them and took most of the harm for them.

Therefore, at most, their internal organs were slightly affected, but their bones and muscles were not actually damaged.

"A week... that's good news."

Wang Yan nodded, his expression relaxing once again.

If the reserve team can survive the second or third knockout match, all the problems will be solved.

You should go and recover from your injuries.

Wang Yan said.

Ma Xiaotao and the other three nodded and went back to their rooms.

Wang Yan, meanwhile, was still sitting in the conference room, deep in thought, making strategic plans for the reserve team to ensure that no problems would arise.

Meanwhile, in a conference room on the same floor, another team considered a favorite to win the championship was holding a pre-match pep talk.

Two elderly men sat at the head of the table, flanked by students of varying ages.

The seven trainees on the left are older.

The seven trainees on the right side are relatively young.

"We've arrived at the Shrek Academy."

The elderly man at the head of the left said calmly, "Based on my observation, only four members of the Shrek Academy's previous reserve team have come; the other seven are all from this year's reserve team."

"Four starters and seven reserves, do you know what that means?"

The words had barely left his mouth.

The expressions on the faces of the fourteen trainees changed slightly, all looking rather grim.

"Bang!"

The elderly man with a thick beard, sitting at the head of the table on the right, slammed his hand on the table, his face contorted with rage. "Disdain! This is Shrek Academy's blatant contempt for me!"

"According to the rules, the registration for the competition is about to close, and they haven't had any other team members appear yet. Clearly, they're preparing to use this lineup to fight against our Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy!"

Yes, this team is Shrek Academy's lifelong rival, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy Team from the Sun Moon Empire.

"Ma Rulong!"

"The old man with the bushy beard shouted."

"Here!" A young man sitting on the left quickly stood up; he looked somewhat similar to the bearded old man.

"If you lose to a team like Shrek Academy Team's in this competition, you, as captain, can get out of the Mingde Hall!"

"Yes!"

Ma Rulong responded with a loud and clear voice.

Shrek Academy's disdain for them infuriated him. He had to wash away this humiliation by defeating them decisively in the tournament.

"Elder Ma, don't worry. I think there's something fishy about this." A handsome young man sitting opposite Ma Rulong said calmly, his arrogance undisguised.

"... What do you mean it's not that simple?" Elder Ma frowned.

Shrek Academy isn't stupid.

The handsome young man smiled faintly and said, "Don't they know that sending only four regular players is no match for us?"

"I think they probably encountered an accident."

"Hmm, very good analysis." Elder Ma's lips twitched, looking helpless.

Could he not have guessed?

However, he said that to encourage Ma Rulong and the others.

"Xiao Hongchen, you better watch yourself."

Ma Rulong glared at the handsome young man and said seriously, "Those seven reserve team members from Shrek Academy Team will be your opponents five years from now."

"Brother Ma, are you mistaken?" Xiao Hongchen's expression was calm, his voice steady. "My only opponent is myself."

As he said this, the arrogance in Xiao Hongchen's eyes grew stronger.

"Snort!"

Ma Rulong snorted coldly, not wanting to say anything.

Xiao Hongchen's talent was indeed superior to his, and his background was also more impressive, but unfortunately, the other party was too arrogant, which was a fatal flaw.

"Brother, Grandpa told you to behave yourself," a gentle-looking woman suddenly spoke up. "Grandpa said if you cause trouble, he'll beat you up."

"Forehead."

Xiao Hongchen's face stiffened, and he immediately stopped laughing; the pride in his eyes vanished instantly.

Elder Ma and Ma Rulong found the scene somewhat amusing.

I'm not afraid of anything in this Xiao Hongchen, except my grandfather and my sister.

"Laugh, laugh, laugh! What's so funny!" Xiao Hongchen glared angrily at Ma Rulong and the others. "What's so funny?"

Ma Rulong and the others smiled but remained silent, stubbornly holding back their words.

Xiao Hongchen grew increasingly annoyed, looking at the woman beside him with a sullen expression, and said irritably, "Meng, are you just going to undermine your brother like this?"

"No way."

Meng Hongchen pursed her lips and said softly, "Grandpa told me to keep an eye on you, to restrain your personality, to be low-key in your personal life, but high-profile in your work."

"Okay, okay..."

Xiao Hongchen, though annoyed, changed the subject, saying casually, "I remember that kid was even more arrogant than me back then, so why don't you say anything bad about him?"

"Brother, what are you saying!" Meng Hongchen's eyes darted around, somewhat shy.

"Oh ho, did I say something wrong?" Xiao Hongchen rolled her eyes and teased, "After all these years, you still can't forget that kid?"

"No, I... I've already forgotten."

"Oh my, the way you're acting, it doesn't seem like you've forgotten, it's more like you're in unrequited love..."

"Brother! You're finished! I'm going to tell Grandpa that you bullied me again!" Meng Hongchen glared at Xiao Hongchen, her face full of anger.

"... Brother was wrong."

Xiao Hongchen immediately deflated, but inwardly he thought bitterly, "Damn brat, I really don't know what Meng saw in you. Just because you took Meng home? Just because you're good-looking?"