One Person's Win or Loss Doesn't Decide the Whole Team

In the final round of the qualifying tournament, Dong Jian didn't play. Yu Feng even double-checked the list when he saw it.

"Really not going?"

Qin Ming said, "I really won't go."

"The final round."

"So what?"

Yu Feng remained silent. The Imperial Fighting Team had essentially secured the spots for Spirit City. This final round would still affect the rankings, but there was no need to push everyone up the rankings just for a better-looking number.

Dong Jian has already revealed too much in the previous matches. Today's opponent is also not a good fit for him. The opponent has many Control System, specializing in Entanglement, slowing, and ranged restriction. The Circular Rotation attack can handle the physical force of the impact.

Since the control attribute couldn't be directly converted away, Qin Ming simply let him sit and watch. First place: Yu Tianheng. Just like yesterday, he went first. The opponent's first person had average strength.

With a defensive focus, Yu Tianheng didn't linger for long. His Thunder Dragon Body burst through in the second round, securing a clean victory. The second to take the stage was a level 42 Control System Soul Master.

The Martial Soul, Binding Vine, barely used its vines to strike directly after the match began. Instead, it bound the feet, blocked paths, and stalled for time. As soon as Yu Tianheng launched his first charge, the two vines crossed at the ground.

Thunderclap can strike, but its speed must stop after each strike. The opponent doesn't greedily attack, always maintaining distance.

"Specifically designed to consume."

Osler said. Dong Jian nodded. This kind of opponent is different from the Green-Tailed Marten. The Green-Tailed Marten has to come back to fight on its own. The Binding Vine Control System can completely wear it down from a distance.

No matter how strong Yu Tianheng was head-on, he had to clear a path first. In the first round, he cleaved three vines in succession and closed in five steps. At that moment, his opponent activated his Fourth Soul Skill, and a large number of vines closed in from both sides at the same time.

Yu Tianheng activated his Thunder Dragon Body and forcefully broke through. It was effective, but the strain on his muscles was also increasing. In the second round, he tried to press down from the side, but his opponent contracted prematurely.

He was lured back to the center line. In the third round, Yu Tianheng finally seized an opportunity to get close. His fist grazed the opponent's shoulder but didn't land a solid punch. The Soul Master Binding Vine took the opportunity to retreat.

The arena was once again covered with vines. Yu Feng watched anxiously.

"Almost."

Qin Ming remained silent. Yu Tianheng knew that if that punch missed its mark, the consequences of continuing the pursuit would only increase. He stopped and began clearing the path again.

This decision was correct. However, a correct decision doesn't guarantee a win. The opponent's Control System was better prepared. Yu Tianheng had already won against two opponents in the previous match.

Today, he had already fought a Defense System. His Soul Power and leg strength were not at full capacity. When the fourth large-scale Binding Vine sealed his feet, his Thunder Dragon Body began to stiffen slightly.

Another forceful charge might get him out, but it would be difficult to continue. Yu Tianheng glanced at the edge of the map, then at his opponent, and finally chose to break through head-on. Lightning exploded, and large sections of vines snapped.

He rushed forward three steps. On the fourth step, his right leg was a little slower. The Binding Vine wrapped around him again from the side. His opponent didn't give him a second chance to break through, maintaining control and pressing down continuously.

The referee ultimately ruled that Yu Tianheng was no longer able to launch a valid attack.

Green Ridge Academy wins this match.

Yu Tianheng withdrew his Martial Soul and stepped off the stage. He showed no sign of displeasure and offered no explanation. Yu Feng stood up.

"I'll go?"

Qin Ming nodded.

"You go."

Yu Feng stretched his shoulders as he walked. He paused briefly as he passed Yu Tianheng.

I'll call it back for you.

Yu Tianheng looked at him.

"Hit yourself."

Yu Feng was stunned for a moment, then laughed.

"OK."

This statement quickly proved meaningful in the competition. The Binding Vine Control System was effective against Yu Tianheng, but less so against Yu Feng. The vines could seal off the ground, Yu Feng could fly.

The opponent tried to raise the vine, but couldn't keep up with the change of direction in the air. The Yu Feng didn't rush to land, using several wind blades to force out the opponent's Soul Skill, waiting for the main vine trunk to be exposed.

He swooped down from the side, cutting off the rhythm of the attack in one strike. The opponent had just fought Yu Tianheng, and his Soul Power was already depleted. He was quickly dragged to his limit.

Yu Feng won. The third person was a ranged attacker. Yu Feng fought for a while but failed to win and voluntarily left the field. Dugu Yan took over. She hadn't filled her poison sac today.

The Jade Sac Poison Storage was kept at a safer level. Upon entering the battlefield, it didn't pursue a large-scale poison mist, but only suppressed key areas. After the opponent's ranged Soul Master' favorite positions were sealed off...

The attack angles narrowed, Dugu Yan gradually forced her opponent to the edge, ultimately securing victory. In this round of the Imperial Fighting Team, no one achieved a one-versus-three victory, and no one suddenly unleashed a burst of power.

Yu Tianheng even clearly lost a match. However, the overall result was still that Imperial Fighting Team won. Back in the rest area, the first thing Yu Feng did was raise an eyebrow at Yu Tianheng.

"We won."

Yu Tianheng said, "Aren't you hitting yourself?"

"By the way."

Dugu Yan asked from the side, "So who finally won?" Yu Feng immediately fell silent. Everyone laughed for a while. Dong Jian, who hadn't gone on stage, watched very attentively.

After the qualifying rounds broke up the team, it became clearer what each person could do compared to the qualifiers. Yu Tianheng could break through thick armor, but he would also be dragged down by long-term ranged control.

While the Yu Feng can control the ground, it's not suitable for prolonged exposure to ranged fire. Dugu Yan is strong at sealing off the battlefield, but the amount of poison used must be constantly calculated, as must the user's own.

The more melee physical attacks there are, the more things can be done. Mental Interference, continuous elemental attacks, and long-range aerial attacks are still outside the boundaries. Qin Ming and everyone else were seated.

Only then did they put the final round of records on the table.

The qualifying rounds are over.

No one spoke.

What have you learned during this time?

Yu Feng said first, "Don't stay on the field just to win one more game." Shi Mo said, "If you can't handle something yourself, it's probably faster to switch players." Dugu Yan said, "Everyone's opponent is different."

Qin Ming looked at Dong Jian.

"And you?"

"One person's wins and losses."

Dong Jian said.

"It doesn't count as the whole team."

Yu Tianheng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

"You skipped class today, but you summarized it quickly."

"I'll take care of it."

"You watch even when the pivot isn't on the field?"

"Today we are the audience."

Li Man remarked, "The audience is quite talkative." At the same time, the final matches of the other group also concluded. Shrek did not deliver the exaggerated performance that had been widely rumored, where "one person defeated all their opponents."

Tang San remained consistent when he appeared, and his control, footwork, and close-range judgment were much more mature than during his time in Suotuo City. However, when he encountered opponents who had studied the rhythm of Blue Silver Grass, he was still forced to change his fighting style.

After defeating two opponents in a row, he voluntarily stepped down, leaving the next opponent to Dai Mubai. Yu Feng was somewhat surprised when he heard the news.

I thought he would keep playing.

Dong Jian asked, "Why?"

"Isn't he pretty resilient?"

"Being able to endure and being unable to endure are two different things."

Yu Tianheng glanced at Dong Jian from the side.

"Today is a good day for you to say that."

The remaining members of Shrek also completed their respective rounds of combat. Dai Mubai countered strong attacks head-on. Xiao Wu dealt with agile close-range attackers. Zhu Zhuqing's speed was more direct in individual battles than in team battles.

Ma Hongjun has a significant advantage when facing opponents who are afraid of fire, but he will be hampered when encountering fire-resistant Martial Soul. The role of Support System like Ning Rongrong and Oscar in individual rounds is limited by the competition format, and Shrek must also accept the reality of having its lineup broken up.

This information gave Dong Jian a deeper understanding of them. Strong individuals within a team may not necessarily continue to be responsible for the same tasks when they are separated from the team. Even when they return to the seven-person competition, the limitations exposed by individual rotations will not disappear.

Qin Ming did not have Imperial Fighting Team immediately begin working on the Shrek project.

Keep what you see now.

"There will be new competitions once we arrive in Spirit City."

Don't use individual results from the qualifying rounds to determine the finals.

Dong Jian strongly agreed. Tang San's model in the Divine Dragon Secret Realm is still just a reference. Today's new samples will be added, but the so-called final answer will not be automatically generated just because the list of those who advanced is released.

The final rankings were quickly confirmed. Imperial Fighting Team advanced, as did Shrek Academy. The two teams were placed in different rounds during this stage and did not face each other beforehand. Blazing Fire...

Godwind, Skywater Academy, Thunderclap, and several other familiar academies also qualified to go to Spirit City. Yu Feng looked at the final list.

"It's really the end."

Qin Ming corrected.

"Just making it to the finals."

"This isn't the end?"

"We'll talk about it on the last day."

In the afternoon, Imperial Fighting Team didn't celebrate for long. The end of the match didn't mean his body would recover immediately, especially Dong Jian. He had just prepared to return to the training ground when Ye Lingling called him from behind.

Where are you going?

"Let's get some exercise."

"Examine."

"I didn't play today."

I had it done a few days ago.

Dong Jian wanted to say something more, but Ye Lingling had already pointed to the treatment room.

"Go in."

Li Man walked by, but instead of speaking up for him, she added a comment.

"Check both your waist and legs."

Dong Jian looked at her.

"You two planned this together?"

Ye Lingling said, "Don't think about Spirit City yet."

"Get your back and legs back in shape first."