Moreover, those players clearly didn't go all out in today's match, and the information they had access to was also limited.
" Dark Horse Team has emerged on the first day. Sigh, there's still a week of competition ahead." Yan Zitao sighed, holding his head in his hands.
Yan Yuting shook his head. "Forget it, I should focus on my cultivation. If I can break through to the Fourth Tier before the official league starts, my chances of winning will probably be much better."
"Sigh, I'm going to cultivate too." Xue Zhongqi waved his hand, turned around and walked out of the conference room.
The others exchanged silent glances, then got up and left the room one after another.
In the later days of the qualifiers, the situation gradually stabilized.
Until the very last day, a Dark Horse Team suddenly emerged.
Where did Grande Military Academy even come from?
Where did these newly established military academies get so many talented athletes?
[Moreover, the strength of their team members is generally comparable to that of the top five military academies. How could such genius-level students be willing to study at such a small military academy?]
Various messages and discussions circulated online.
Xu Jintang group of five were not disturbed too much and simply continued their training schedule as usual.
Grande Military Academy.
On the training field.
Wearing a gray school uniform, Shi Anyu placed her hands on the ring behind her and leaned back slightly.
Sunlight bathed him, casting a soft golden glow.
"Boss, we've risked our lives to get into the league this time. Is it worth it?" a teammate asked hesitantly.
Shi Anyu looked up calmly at the distant scenery and said softly, "Of course."
Song Yueyue crossed her arms in front of her, her expression calm. "We've already started, what's the point of giving up halfway?"
The others exchanged glances, and their initial hesitation and uncertainty vanished.
"Well, since we've already done it, there's no need to hesitate."
"Shall we practice some more?" Song Yueyue stood up, supporting herself on the ground, and brushed the dust off her palms.
"Let's go, let's practice some more." Shi Anyu also stood up, straightened his back, and stepped onto the ring.
"In addition, to ensure the plan goes smoothly, please wear disguise masks at all times during this period to avoid revealing your identities."
"Yes!" everyone answered in unison.
Wang Qian stood in the far corner, a hint of worry on her face.
She didn't know why, but the plans of this Reform Society made her feel somewhat uneasy.
The qualifying rounds lasted a week.
During this period, many dark horse military academy teams began to emerge.
Among them, the most famous are Grande Military Academy and Green Sail Vine Military Academy.
The members of both military academy teams are all above the Fourth Tier, and their overall combat strength is basically on par with the five major military academies.
Their appearance immediately ignited the excitement surrounding this qualifying tournament.
Inside the conference room of the Leikdasi Military Academy.
Miao Mingzhi, Zhuang Silin, and several other core leaders sat around the conference table.
Before them was a giant projected light screen, playing a video of the Green Sail Vine Military Academy preliminary rounds.
The entire video is five minutes long.
Miao Mingzhi and the others watched the entire video in silence, and then fell into a deep silence.
A few seconds later, Zhuang Silin spoke first, "The five people from Green Sail Vine are skilled and agile in combat, and they are relaxed and calm when dealing with enemies. They definitely have a lot of practical experience. All of this means that these five people from the Green Sail Vine Military Academy have received very professional special training."
Miao Mingzhi's expression turned serious. "It seems we'll be under more pressure this league than in previous years."
In previous years, they only needed to deal with the other four military academies, but this year, in the very first round of the qualifiers, two teams have already emerged that are comparable to the five major military academies.
"Yes, I'll be leading the experimental class and Yu Wanyao's team in some special training during this time," Zhuang Silin replied.
Inside the villa courtyard.
Zhuang Silin stood in front of the two teams, her hands behind her back and her feet apart.
"Today we'll have a mixed-team combat training session. The ten of you will be randomly shuffled and divided into two new teams for a 5v5 team battle training session."
Upon hearing this, the group exchanged glances, their expressions revealing a fighting spirit.
Half a minute later, the new groups were determined.
Xu Jintang, Qin Shuxue, Yan Zitao, Song Tianqi, and Mu Guang form a team.
Yu Wanyao, Yan Yuting, Jiang Shiyi, Wei Zixuan, and Xue Zhongqi formed a team.
Zhuang Silin was the first to jump onto the training arena stage. "Both teams, get ready. This training match will be a friendly spar, so please be mindful of your strength."
As soon as she finished speaking, she gestured from top to bottom.
Xu Jintang and Yu Wanyao's teams jumped onto the ring one after the other.
As the match began, the smiles on both teams' faces vanished instantly.
Xu Jintang instantly gathered spiritual power in his palm, and a cold aura permeated the air until it covered the entire area.
At the same time, Mu Guang's Xiaoshan Cauldron was also summoned.
The golden light shimmering on the Xiaoshan Cauldron became even stronger, and the energy it contained became more concentrated.
"Clang--"
After the loud bang, Xiaoshan Cauldron's rocket launcher collided with Jiang Shiyi's, generating a violent shockwave.
Those who were closer were all pushed back by the force.
Xu Jintang raised his hands and summoned Ice Blade Storm with a cold face.
The entire area instantly transformed into a world of ice and snow, with delicate and exquisite Ice Lotus appearing one after another.
"Everyone retreat!" Yu Wanyao shouted.
The phantom of the Black Armor Turtle immediately appeared behind her, followed by glaciers surging from the ground.
The people caught in the blast quickly retreated, moving away from the scene of the battle.
"Sigh, the seasons seem to change when these two start fighting," Song Tianqi muttered to himself.
Just then, a small, upgraded Attack Inscription flew right towards them.
"Bite--"
Xue Zhongqi's teasing voice followed. "What are you daydreaming about?"
Song Tianqi quickly averted his gaze, his expression turning serious. "Trying to ambush me, huh?"
After saying that, he quickly made a summoning gesture with both hands.
A blazing inferno, enveloped in intense heat, rose from behind him, " Blazing Flames of the Nine Heavens!"
The arena, which had been covered in cold air, quickly heated up.
The ice layer near Song Tianqi also melted instantly under the high-temperature radiation.
Because the players on both sides were shuffled, the newly formed teams obviously did not have the same level of teamwork as the original teams.
Given their similar skill levels, the training match remained deadlocked for a full twenty minutes.
The match ended with Xu Jintang's team narrowly winning.
After training, the group sat down to rest, panting heavily, in various spots around the ring.
Zhuang Silin, with her hands behind her back, began to summarize and review the match. "This competition was rather impromptu. Under this new team battle mode, your individual weaknesses and shortcomings were exposed very clearly. These are the things you need to improve and make up for in the coming period."
Xu Jintang and the others answered in unison, "Yes!"
The qualifying rounds are still ongoing.
As the competition intensifies, more and more outstanding Dark Horse Team are emerging.
This also spurred the members of the five military academies to continue their extra training.
Two weeks later, the preliminary rounds entered the final elimination stage.
At the competition venue, the packed stands resounded with synchronized chants of support. " Green Sail Vine! Green Sail Vine!"
" Grande Team will win!"
In less than two weeks, these two Dark Horse Team have attracted countless fans, and their popularity and support are now basically on par with the teams from the five major military academies.
Xu Jintang leaned back lazily in the front row of seats, his body slightly reclined. "Hey, it would be interesting if these two teams were matched up together today for a knockout tournament."
"It can't be that much of a coincidence," Yan Yuting said hesitantly.
Song Tianqi rested his chin on his hands. "It would be best if we were matched together, so that eliminating one team would relieve some of the pressure on us."
Chapter 213
Soon, the on-site lottery matching process began.
The names of the various teams on the screen quickly began to flash and change.
A few seconds later, the image froze.
The two highly anticipated teams Green Sail Vine Military Academy and Grande Military Academy, were drawn into opposite halves of the bracket, one in the upper half and the other in the lower half, perfectly separated.
The anticipated showdown between the two military academies did not materialize.
"It's a pity these two teams didn't meet."
"I thought I'd get to see something exciting beforehand."
"Let's wait until the official league starts, hahaha."
Xu Jintang, sitting in the audience, leaned back slightly and spread his hands to the side.
"Alright, we didn't run into them."
Song Tianqi shook his head and sighed softly, "With this arrangement, the pressure on us in the official league won't be reduced at all."
The others remained silent, their gazes fixed on the arena.
The preliminary elimination rounds began soon.
The first match was between two relatively unknown military academies. The two teams were locked in a fierce battle for twenty minutes. When one team began to tire, the other team unleashed its power and ultimately won.
Due to the large number of teams remaining, the knockout stage will be held over a week.
It wasn't until evening that the Green Sail Vine Military Academy team finally took the stage.
Xu Jintang and the others, who had been yawning repeatedly, immediately perked up.
Xu Jintang straightened his back slightly, opened his eyes, and looked at the arena.
The team that will be playing against the Green Sail Vine Military Academy is a military academy team that is ranked outside the top 100.
As soon as the Green Sail Vine Military Academy members stepped onto the stage, enthusiastic applause erupted from the surrounding stands.
" Green Sail Vine! Green Sail Vine!"
The unified slogans then resounded throughout the venue.
Xu Jintang glanced around.
Near their seats, many fans held up green light sticks, turning the entire venue into a sea of green, creating a spectacular scene.
Meanwhile, the showdown between the Green Sail Vine Military Academy begins.