Chapter 85

Teacher Wu had previously analyzed for them that being drawn into a 1v1 situation in this elimination round would be most advantageous for them.

In other team battle modes, it's easy for the opposing team to target you with a coordinated attack from all five players.

Yan Yuting and Xue Zhongqi also stood up, looking solemnly at the arena.

At the same time, all members of the Prosperous Age Women's Team stood up.

Compared to the solemn expressions of the five members of the Mask Squad, the five people on this side looked much more relaxed.

Team Jiang Yingying stretched out her arms and yawned, making her sexy curves even more alluring.

"Next, we will begin the random selection process for the two teams' battle mode!" Li Xiang announced in a clear voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, the light screen behind him immediately flickered and bounced.

All eyes in the room were focused on this.

A few seconds later, the words "[1v1 Gauntlet Battle]" appeared in the center of the screen.

"It really is 1v1!" Song Tianqi was the first to shout excitedly, "Our luck is incredible!"

Yan Yuting, who had been on edge the whole time, breathed a sigh of relief. She patted her chest and said, "Great, we don't have to be so anxious today."

Jiang Shiyi remained composed throughout, and even so, she did not reveal much emotion.

Xue Zhongqi calmly took out the wolf-tooth hook spear tucked into his waistband. "In that case, I'll be the first one to go on stage today, right?"

According to Teacher Wu's tactical arrangement, in a 1v1 situation, Xue Zhongqi would be the first to go on stage. His special weapon attack method is flexible, so he can first test the opponent's strength and trump cards.

Xu Jintang nodded, "Okay, you go first."

Song Tianqi excitedly leaned closer, "What about me? What about me? What about me?"

"Wait a minute before you speak." After saying that, Xu Jintang reached out and pulled him aside, continuing to instruct Xue Zhongqi, "The first player they send out will most likely be a Third Tier, so be careful."

Xue Zhongqi made a cool gesture, "Don't worry, with me here, nothing will go wrong."

Li Xiang continued standing on the stage and announced, "Next, please welcome the first player from each team to the stage!"

Xue Zhongqi turned around, took the hook spear from his waist, and stepped onto the steps of the arena.

"Mask Squad! Mask Squad!"

"The Prosperous Age Women's Team is the best! The Prosperous Age Women's Team is invincible!"

Fans on both sides were shouting at the top of their lungs.

Upon seeing Xue Zhongqi take the stage first, the Mask Squad's fans immediately changed their slogan to. "Watermelon, Watermelon, a path strewn with flowers!"

This slogan caused Xue Zhongqi had just stepped onto the stage, to stumble.

He lowered his head awkwardly and coughed lightly, covering his mouth.

The woman on stage opposite frowned slightly upon hearing the slogan, glancing hesitantly at Xue Zhongqi, "Big Watermelon?"

Xue Zhongqi cleared his throat, calmed himself down, and looked up again. "Big Watermelon is just my code name. Actually... I'm quite handsome."

The woman opposite chuckled twice, "Really? Then take off your mask and let me see?"

Xue Zhongqi straightened his back and immediately raised a finger and shook it, "That won't do."

Seeing that the two had already become acquainted, Li Xiang slowly retreated to the edge of the ring and announced with a smile, "Now, the match begins!"

At his command, Xue Zhongqi and the woman opposite him immediately changed their expressions.

The two, who were just smiling, suddenly turned on each other.

The grappling hook of the hook gun grabbed the woman's ankle, and Xue Zhongqi pulled her forcefully towards him.

But the older sister had clearly anticipated this; instead of resisting, she used the momentum to fly over.

At the same time, he raised his hand, and a miniature purple lotus flower slowly appeared above his palm, spinning rapidly like a small top.

Xue Zhongqi immediately became alert.

Teacher Wu introduced this female team member's special ability: Purple Radiance Lotus, a plant-based ability that can create illusions for enemies.

The female members of the Prosperous Age Women's Team leaped into the air, and the Purple Radiance Lotus hovering above their palms rapidly expanded in size.

Xue Zhongqi immediately released the hook and turned to try to avoid Lianhua.

But the female team member had already rushed up to him. She raised her sexy red lips and, as she approached Xue Zhongqi, softly said, "Little brother, your older sister isn't as easy to bully as you think."

A gentle voice traveled through the air to Xue Zhongqi's ears.

He inhaled the exotic fragrance of lotus flowers and was instantly drawn into a dreamlike world of Purple Radiance Lotus.

With a "bang," the female team member easily threw the hit Xue Zhongqi off the stage.

She stood at the edge of the ring, clapped her hands, turned and glanced at Xu Jintang below the stage, a smile playing on her lips, "Next."

Receiving a signal from the other side, Xu Jintang slowly spoke, "Next, Yuting."

Their order of appearance was carefully arranged by Teacher Wu.

She wouldn't let a provocative glance from the other person throw her into disarray.

According to the plan, she was to stay until the very end to cover for the underdog.

Jiang Shiyi must wait until Jiang Yingying enters the game before making his move.

Therefore, in the first few rounds, others had to be the ones to defend.

Yan Yuting took a deep breath, clenched his fists, and said, "Yes!"

After being thrown off the stage, Xue Zhongqi regained his senses. He awkwardly touched his nose and admitted his mistake. "I wasn't paying attention and accidentally fell for my opponent's mental attack."

Xu Jintang glanced at him. "Who just said that? With me here, there won't be any surprises."

Xue Zhongqi was even more embarrassed. "I was wrong, I was wrong. I'll be more careful next time."

[See? I told you so! This Mask Squad is no match for a strong opponent. The other side only fielded a Third Tier, and they instantly killed this Big Watermelon. Sigh.]

[Don't rush, the Mask Squad also has Fourth Tier members, right? They haven't even panicked yet, why are you jumping up and down?]

[I feel like this match against the Mask Squad is going to be a bit risky. The Prosperous Age Women's Team has three Third Tier, and there's also the formidable Fourth Tier Jiang Yingying. How are they going to win?]

Yan Yuting slowly walked onto the arena.

This was her first time performing on stage alone, and she was a little nervous.

The female teammate opposite her cracked her knuckles and looked over with a smile, "Little sister, you're probably only at Second Tier, right? Are you sure you want to fight me?"

Because none of the five members of the Mask Squad have used any superpowers so far, outsiders are unaware that Yan Yuting and Xue Zhongqi are actually just support characters.

Yan Yuting smiled and looked up at the opposite side, "Sister, no one said that Second Tier can't beat Third Tier, right?"

The female team member was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "Sure, let's give it a try."

Li Xiang retreated to the edge of the ring, pointing downwards, "The second 1v1 duel begins."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Yuting's face turned cold. He raised his hand, drew the Wind Shadow Whip from his waist, and quickly wrapped it around the waist of the female team member opposite him.

The whip was flexible and sturdy; the female team member was caught off guard and quickly entangled in it.

She frowned slightly, but was not in a hurry. She simply smiled faintly, raised her hands, and summoned the Purple Radiance Lotus once more.

The lotus, spinning at high speed, quickly flashed several afterimages and split into five miniature lotus-shaped hidden weapons.

Aside from illusionary attacks, the Purple Radiance Lotus can also transform into hidden weapons to launch physical attacks on enemies.

As Yan Yuting's whip wrapped around the opposite side, the female team member's lotus-shaped hidden weapon also flew and swept in from next door.

The rapidly spinning lotus-shaped hidden weapon flashed with a cold light in the air.

Yan Yuting swiftly dodged to the side, using his long whip to pull the female team member towards him.

The female team member did not resist, but instead launched an attack from the air.

Under her control, the five lotus-shaped hidden weapons veered off course and flew towards Yan Yuting once more.

Xu Jintang, watching from below the stage, pursed his lips slightly.

[Oh no! I have a feeling the Mask Squad is going to lose again. If they lose again, won't they have two losses in a Mask Squad? How can they even compete in the later rounds?]

[No way! I actually quite like the Mask Squad. Can't we let them hold out for two more rounds?!]

Chapter 85

A dark purple lotus-shaped hidden weapon swept in at lightning speed, leaving afterimages in the air.

Yan Yuting's expression turned serious, but he didn't loosen his grip, continuing to pull the Wind Shadow Whip, dragging the female team member opposite him toward him.

The lotus-shaped hidden weapon was about to strike her arm.

Yan Yuting's eyes darkened, and she gritted her teeth, heading straight for him.

"Sizzle--"

The sleeve of his right arm was instantly ripped open by the lotus-shaped hidden weapon, making a slight scraping sound.

Immediately afterwards, the sharp blade of the hidden weapon cut five fine gashes into her right arm, and blood splattered instantly.

The female team member was stunned, never expecting that Yan Yuting would not dodge.

She could have easily dodged the hidden weapon attack by simply putting away her whip and dodging to the side.

The next second, Yan Yuting's lips curled into a smile, and she pulled hard on the Wind Shadow Whip, a stubborn glint in her eyes, "Sister, let's go down together!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she quickly concentrated all her mental energy into the Wind Shadow Whip, binding the female teammate opposite her even more tightly, and then swiftly turned and jumped off the stage.

The runes she added to the Wind Shadow Whip were sturdiness and speed. When fully activated, the Wind Shadow Whip could forcibly entangle a Third Tier enemy within three seconds.

The change came suddenly.

When the female team member came to her senses and tried to struggle, she found that the Wind Shadow Whip at her waist seemed to be welded to her body, and she couldn't break free no matter what she did.

Her expression changed slightly, and she quickly summoned the Purple Radiance Lotus to attack Yan Yuting.

But it was too late.

Before she could even make a move, she had already been pulled off the stage.

Li Xiang stood on the ring, glanced at Yan Yuting with surprise, and then announced, "The second 1v1 duel ended in a draw as both fighters fell off the ring simultaneously."

At this moment, Yan Yuting's right arm was still bleeding profusely.

The wound inflicted by the lotus-shaped hidden weapon was very deep, cutting into the flesh.

Xu Jintang walked over with a frown, raised his hand and took her right arm, "Does it hurt?"

Yan Yuting nodded quickly and began to sob, "It hurt so much! I didn't know that pretending to be cool comes at a price. I'll never do it again."

The female team member who was pulled off the stage was also deeply shocked.