Myriad Bladed Unification: Blazing Emperor Slash-Genius Is Only the Ticket to Meet Me (Part 2)

Eight students from both sides gathered at the center of the arena. Now that they were closer, Ling Bai could clearly see the utterly awful expressions on the faces of Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy's seven members.

"Captains, please shake hands."

The referee's dark eyes remained fixed on Ling Bai, trying to discern what was special about Shrek Academy's sole competitor.

The instant their hands met, the Tianling Captain suddenly said, "You may be from Shrek Academy, but aren't you being too arrogant? You think you can eliminate Tianling all by yourself?"

The Tianling Captain nearly ground his steel teeth to pieces. Shrek Academy's move showed that they did not take Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy seriously at all. As someone who prided himself on being a genius, he had suffered a tremendous humiliation. His anger surged like raging waves, swallowing his fear of Shrek Academy's ten-thousand-year glory.

"We made a bet earlier. Only the winner could take part in the opening match." Ling Bai smiled indifferently. "Originally, it was supposed to be three against seven, but the other two overslept today, so I'm the only one competing."

"We'll see about that. You've picked a fight with Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy—you've kicked an iron plate!"

As he spoke, the Tianling Captain deliberately raised his voice. Catching the shocked and envious expressions of the surrounding academies from the corner of his eye, he could not help feeling elated. As he walked back to his team, each step felt unsteady, and an especially refreshing sense of satisfaction filled his entire body.

Mom, I've made something of myself! I actually dared to talk tough to Shrek Academy!

"Brothers, our chance to make a name for ourselves is here! We have five Soul Ancestors and two Soul Elders, and all of us have