Flender, however, was a little worried.
"Xiaogang, are you sure this will be all right? They're a long-established powerhouse academy, after all."
Thunder Academy's strength was plain for all to see. Dai Mubai and the others had grown stronger far too quickly, and he couldn't help worrying.
Yu Xiaogang glanced at him and replied haughtily.
"What are you afraid of? Little Three and the others aren't weak either. With the tactics I've devised especially for them, defeating Thunder Academy will be child's play."
On the Soul Fighting stage, Yu Tianheng looked at Yu Tianxin, who stood opposite him as though facing a formidable enemy, and let out a disdainful laugh.
"Yu Tianxin, what's with that look? Are you unhappy about facing me?"
"Heh, Yu Tianheng, spare me your smug remarks. We don't know who'll win yet."
Seeing both teams take the stage, the referee spoke sternly.
"Both teams have one minute to release their martial souls. This Exchange Tournament is a friendly contest, so you must stop short of harming your opponents. Underhanded tricks and weapons are forbidden, as is inflicting disabling injuries!
Anyone found violating the rules will not only have their results in this Exchange Tournament annulled, but will also be barred from the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament one year from now!
Furthermore, their academy's ranking within the empire will be lowered, and it will be prohibited from participating in any competition in any capacity for ten years. I hope you will all conduct yourselves accordingly."
The members of the academy teams present all paled upon hearing how severe the penalties were.
Past competitions had also established rules, but none had imposed penalties this harsh.
Skywater Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, and Godwind Academy had always been on good terms. Of the Five Elemental Academies, they were