Feeling his Soul Power rapidly recovering, Xiao Yan immediately understood Han Yueyue's strategic value.
It can accelerate the recovery of teammates' Soul Power during battle and also has a healing effect. This kind of support ability is worthy of the " Ancient Tree of Life " Martial Soul, which is called a second life in the records.
It seems that the alliance between Han Yueyue and Xiao Yan triggered a chain reaction.
On the competition stage, the contestants who were familiar with each other had gathered together.
Xiao Yan, Zhu Zhuqing, and Han Yueyue reached an agreement.
At this moment, among the top seven people, apart from Zhu Zhuqing, Xie Yue, and Hu Liena, the remaining four people, Qi Shan, Wan Yunfan, Ke Wei, and Feng Yang, exchanged glances and immediately walked together.
All four of them are currently in the top seven, and teaming up is the best way to maintain their current points.
As for Xie Yue and Hu Liena standing to the side, no one went to them to try and win them over.
After all, the two of them were already firmly in first and second place in terms of points, and these prodigies also knew that in His Holiness the Pope's heart, Xie Yue and Hu Liena were definitely more important than them.
Even within the Spirit Hall, many people knew that Hu Liena was the next candidate for Pope.
No one would be foolish enough to challenge Hu Liena.
Especially considering that the two of them had already overwhelmed them with their Soul King level strength.
Therefore, the two chosen candidates for this battle were already predetermined.
No, if Yan hadn't acted impulsively and targeted Xiao Yan, these three would have been people everyone tacitly agreed not to compete with.
After all, the three of them had already reached the Soul King level, surpassing them, and with their previous resources, the others were not confident that they could defeat Xie Yue and the others.
However, in the end, it was because of Yan's anger.
He, who had instinctively advanced, has now been knocked out of the top seven by Xiao Yan.
Even that glaring zero score seemed like a silent mockery.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Yan, who had been defeated by Xiao Yan, slowly stood up. After scanning the entire scene, he did not walk towards Xie Yue and Hu Liena.
At this moment, he was already at a disadvantage compared to Xie Yue and Hu Liena.
The two are first and second on the leaderboard, while he has zero points.
Moreover, if he were with Xie Yue and the others, and their final score didn't place them in the top seven, they would also be eliminated.
Having figured this out, Yan stopped looking at Xie Yue and the others and headed towards the last team, which consisted of the few who had failed to make it into the top seven.
Aside from Han Yueyue, who has already teamed up with Xiao Yan, An Hanfu, who is currently ranked eighth, Qiu Zijing, who is ranked tenth, Xu Chengying, who is ranked tenth, all looked extremely grim.
Of the three, apart from Qiu Zijing, who ranked tenth, the other two are both Power Attack System Battle Soul Master, but they are not good at speed.
That's why they were at a disadvantage in the initial battle for points.
As Yan approached them, the three instantly understood his meaning. They exchanged glances and saw the fighting spirit in each other's eyes.
Without Yan's involvement, the three of them could be considered eliminated outright.
The three of them couldn't defeat Qi Shan's team of four, and given the combat power Xiao Yan Xiao Yan had displayed, they were no match for him either.
With Yan joining the fray, their Soul King -level combat power might actually give them a chance!
Seeing Yan's actions, everyone understood what he meant. However, His Holiness the Pope had not said that the contest would be decided in one match.
A single defeat only takes away half the points, giving them another chance to try again.
This kind of pure contest of combat strength is exactly the kind of match everyone wants to see.
"Very good, it seems you all understand that only by joining me do you have a chance to break into the top seven."
When Yan walked up to An Hanfu and the others, he understood what they meant, saving him the trouble of saying a lot of unnecessary words.
At this point, the entire competition stage was divided into three parts!
Xie Yue and Hu Liena remained isolated, watching the situation unfold from the sidelines.
The four "near-winners" from Qi Shan who had already secured their places in the next round teamed up; Xiao Yan, Zhu Zhuqing, and Han Yueyue formed a team, preparing to challenge for the top seven; while Yan gathered the three players at the bottom of the standings, attempting a comeback!
However, the most pressing issue now is...
Aside from Xie Yue and Hu Liena who are watching, whichever of the remaining three teams chooses to make a move will gain a significant advantage.
We might even be able to win without a fight.
The three teams warily sized each other up, with the Yan team, currently holding the lowest score, undoubtedly being the most anxious.
However, when their eyes met again, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.
After the battle, he had come to his senses and even regretted his impulsive actions.
But what's done is done. Although he was extremely reluctant to admit it, he understood that Xiao Yan's strength seemed to have truly surpassed his own.
Meanwhile, An Hanfu and the other two beside Yan were also on tenterhooks. Neither Xiao Yan's team nor Qi Shan's team were pushovers!
"Clatter..."
As Yan moved, the expressions of Qi Shan and the other three changed instantly.
At that moment, Yan led An Hanfu and the other two towards them.
However, just when Qi Shan and the other three thought Yan's target was them, none of them expected that Yan would suddenly speak:
How about joining forces?
Upon hearing Yan's words, An Hanfu and the other two who were following behind Yan suddenly looked bewildered, and then their eyes widened in astonishment as they looked at Yan in disbelief.
It wasn't just An Hanfu and her two companions who were shocked; at this moment, everyone on the competition stage looked at Yan in astonishment.
No one could have imagined that Yan, a member of the once -Golden Generation, would so openly utter such words in front of 100,000 people.
By bringing Qi Shan under his wing at this moment, it's obvious who Yan intends to target.
As Yan finished speaking, everyone's gaze turned to Xiao Yan in unison.
Zhu Zhuqing and Han Yueyue, who were standing next to Xiao Yan, also changed their expressions. However, Xiao Yan, the person involved, remained calm, but his eyes seemed to have become much deeper.
"Join forces... join forces?"
Qi Shan asked incredulously, stammering slightly.
"That's right."
Yan took a deep breath before continuing, "You've all seen Xiao Yan's strength."
As Yan spoke, he turned around to face Xiao Yan directly, his eyes completely calm as he spoke in a steady tone;
"During our fight, I sensed that you still weren't using your full strength."
A hint of melancholy and unease lingered in Yan's eyes as he spoke loudly to Xiao Yan, his words echoing throughout the entire area:
"So, come on, let me see just how strong you really are."
boom!
As Yan finished speaking, the entire center of Spirit City seemed to explode instantly.
Everyone looked at Yan in disbelief.
No one expected that Yan would actually win over Qi Shan and the other three, just to take action against Xiao Yan and his group.
Looking at Xiao Yan and his two companions standing "alone," a sense of absurdity arose in everyone's hearts.