Chapter 97: Bold Idea, Two vs. Seven
Long Chen knew that Xie Yue had a self-created soul skill called "Full Moon".
This skill was already amazing when he fought alone. With this skill, he once defeated a teacher with a soul power of level 68.
In the demon charm state, its power would be further improved, and its lethality was unimaginable.
After hearing Long Chen's words, everyone was even more shocked.
They looked at each other, their eyes full of disbelief.
Liu Zhicheng frowned, obviously also worried about the news.
"Xiao Chen, is this what Elder Yue told you?"
Long Chen knew it was not convenient to explain, so he had to nod slightly.
Dugu Yan clenched her fists and said unwillingly:
"Are we really powerless to compete with them? We finally made it to the finals, but we just give it up like this?"
Yu Tianheng also looked solemn. He knew very well that the Spirit Hall Academy team was powerful, but the unwillingness and fighting spirit in his heart made him refuse to give up easily.
"We can't just give up. Even if the opponent is strong, we have to go all out, at least to be worthy of our efforts and sweat over the years."
"Yes, we can't give up."
With Ye Lingling, a powerful healer, they didn't seem to worry about being seriously injured.
But they forgot that the opponent was most likely to target Ye Lingling first.
"Of course we can't give up."
Long Chen suddenly said.
Everyone looked at him in unison.
Liu Zhicheng asked:
"Xiao Chen, do you have a plan?"
"My idea is that when we meet the Spirit Hall Academy, only Lingling and I will go on the field, and no one else will have to go on the field."
"What?!"
Everyone was stunned when they heard Long Chen's proposal.
Dugu Yan was puzzled.
"Long Chen, are you serious? Just the two of you?"
"Yes."
Long Chen nodded in confirmation, then explained:
"You've all seen the performance of the three battle soul kings of the Spirit Hall Academy. With that fire attribute soul master present, Yan Zi's poison is unlikely to be effective.
Even if Hu Liena and Xie Yue don't use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, you'll still find it hard to resist Hu Liena's charm and Xie Yue's attacks.
Not to mention the other four main forces are all soul masters above level 45."
Long Chen's words were like a basin of cold water poured over them, instantly sobering everyone.
Although they were full of fighting spirit, they had to face the harsh reality.
Liu Zhicheng was a little worried.
"Xiao Chen, can you and Lingling really handle it?"
"I only need to protect Lingling. As the defensive range shrinks, my defense becomes stronger. With Lingling's recovery support, there will be no problem at all."
Ye Lingling and Long Chen smiled at each other.
"I agree with Brother Chen's idea."
Dugu Bo suddenly said:
"Except for Xiao Chen, the rest of you aren't strong enough to compete with the Spirit Hall Academy team. Going up might just lead to humiliation. It's better to stay off and let Xiao Chen focus.
His mental strength is much stronger than yours. He can use his own spiritual abilities to resist Hu Liena's charm, but he can't help reduce the charm's effect on you."
Dugu Bo's agreement added weight to Long Chen's plan.
He knew that Long Chen's true strength far exceeded everyone's imagination.
Not having to worry about teammates would allow Long Chen to fully unleash himself.
Liu Zhicheng looked at Long Chen and realized he had already made up his mind.
"Then we'll do as Long Chen says. When the time comes, we'll go all out against Shrek Academy."
The team members looked at each other and nodded in agreement.
They were curious to see how far Long Chen could really go.
Long Chen clearly understood the rules of the top three finals.
The three teams would first participate in individual round-robin matches. The first team to win would go directly to the finals. The remaining two would face off in a team battle, and the winner would enter the finals.
The seven main members of the Spirit Hall were all above level 45, giving them a clear advantage in the individual duels.
Shrek Academy had three Soul Sect members and two auxiliary system soul masters with little combat power—undoubtedly the weakest lineup.
Therefore, Yu Xiaogang would give up the individual duels and allow Shrek Academy to enter the losers' group.
This meant Tiandou Royal Academy's first opponent would be Spirit Hall Academy.
Long Chen was ready.
He was confident that he and Ye Lingling could take down the powerful Spirit Hall Academy team.
Pope Palace
Bibi Dong looked at Yue Guan in the hall and said coldly:
"Elder Yue, how did your talk with Long Chen go?"
"Your Holiness, Long Chen can't make a decision for now, but he promised he wouldn't accept rewards from the Tiandou royal family, nor would he serve them."
"Really? What a strange boy."
"Your Holiness, I will continue to try persuading him to join Spirit Hall and serve you."
"Forget it. Ignore him for now. Dealing with Tang San is more urgent."
In Bibi Dong's eyes, Tang San—with twin spirits—was a bigger threat than Long Chen.
Tang San had the blood of the 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor and hailed from the Clear sky Sect. His future potential might surpass even Tang Hao and become something far greater.
Such a gifted young man could not be allowed to grow unchecked.
The Three-Way Duel Begins
The weather was clear, and golden sunlight bathed the Pope Mountain in radiant light.
Two rows of palace knights stretched from the foot of the mountain all the way to the Pope's Palace, giving the place a sacred and awe-inspiring atmosphere.
As soon as Long Chen and the Tiandou Royal Academy team arrived at the base of the Pope Mountain, a familiar figure came into view.
It was Meng Shenji, chief teaching officer of Tiandou Royal Academy.
Liu Zhicheng hurried over, beaming.
"Teacher Meng, you're here!"
Meng Shenji laughed.
"I heard you made it to the final three, so I came to cheer you on. Looks like I made it just in time."
"Come, let's head up together."
The group ascended the mountain and arrived at the Pope's Palace.
The final matches would be held in the large square outside the palace.
Teachers from each academy were not allowed inside the square and waited beyond the boundary.
The three teams—twenty-one players in total—stood quietly in the grand square.
Spirit Hall Academy stood to the left, Tiandou Royal Academy in the center, and Shrek Academy to the right.
Unlike before, the Spirit Hall Academy team was no longer outwardly arrogant. They stood calmly, gazing toward the Pope's Palace.
Long Chen stood silently with his eyes closed, conserving energy.
Suddenly, the side door of the palace opened.
Twelve cardinals walked out in an orderly line.
They stood at the palace entrance—six on each side.
The lead cardinal shouted:
"HerHoliness the Pope arrives!"
"Long live! Long live! Long live!"
A wave of voices surged like a tsunami.
All eyes turned toward the massive doors slowly opening.
A woman in a golden gown with a purple-gold crown and a scepter in hand, expression solemn and majestic, emerged from the Pope's Palace.
It was Pope Bibi Dong.
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