29 Chapter 29: The New Godwind Academy Team
Chapter 29: The New Godwind Academy Team
After the first match ended with the Star Luo Empire Academy team's defeat, it was time for the second match.
"Please welcome the contestants for the second match, the Godwind Academy team will be competing against..."
From the VIP stands, Xue Qinghe looked towards the Godwind Academy team and was surprised to say, "Wuque, what's going on with the Godwind Academy team? Why do I see members of the Blazing Academy team among them?"
Xue Qinghe was somewhat confused by the opponent's strategy, as this kind of situation had never occurred in previous competitions. How could two teams merge into one team for the finals?
Ning Rongrong smiled and said, "Perhaps the Godwind Academy team and the Blazing Academy team have compromised with the Spirit Hall. Wind borrows the strength of fire, and fire is fueled by wind, making it burn more vigorously. Maybe that's their thought process, a very good idea, merging the strongest forces of two teams into one."
This must be Bibi Dong's idea. Without Bibi Dong's approval, such a move would not be possible; otherwise, it would be considered a violation. Of course, there were no rules stating that two teams could not merge into one for the finals.
At this moment, Yu Xiaogang stood up, took out the token of an Honorary Elder of the Spirit Hall, and asked the Spirit Hall elder, "As an Honorary Elder of the Spirit Hall, do I have the right to question whether the merger of the Godwind Academy team and the Blazing Academy team is against the rules? After all, in the history of the Continental Soul Master Competitions, there has never been a case where two teams merged into a new team for the finals!"
Seeing Yu Xiaogang pulling out the token of an Honorary Elder of the Spirit Hall, all eyes in the venue were on him. It was unexpected that this "useless person" was an Honorary Elder of the Spirit Hall.
Being an Honorary Elder of the Spirit Hall was significant, as the number of such tokens was limited. Yet, no one doubted the authenticity of Yu Xiaogang's token, because falsifying such a thing, unless one wanted to incur the wrath and possibly the full pursuit of the Spirit Hall, was unthinkable.
Seeing the Honorary Elder's token, the Spirit Hall elder chuckled, "So it turns out to be an Honorary Elder of the Spirit Hall here, my apologies."
Meanwhile, he thought, "Since when did the Spirit Hall have an extra Honorary Elder? I wasn't aware of this. Could it be that the token in his hand is fake? But the token is costly to make, and only our Spirit Hall can produce it. It seems that the Pope has awarded another token without my knowledge."
"Regarding the Honorary Elder's concern about a violation, naturally, there is none. After all, which rule of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Competition stipulates that two teams cannot merge into a new team? I'm afraid there isn't one, so this does not constitute a violation!" explained the Spirit Hall elder.
While it could technically be considered a violation, since it was permitted by the Pope, it had to be treated as if it were not a violation.
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang frowned. Indeed, the other party made sense; this did not constitute a violation, as there was no rule against merging two teams into a new one for the finals.
Despite this never happening in the history of the Soul Master Competitions, Yu Xiaogang knew they were exploiting a loophole in the rules. He was angry that the Spirit Hall would condone such behavior.
He sighed and sat down, saying, "I didn't expect the Godwind Academy team and the Blazing Academy team to exploit a loophole in the rules. The Spirit Hall not upholding justice and saying this does not violate the rules is truly disappointing."
Liu Erlong comforted him on the side, "Xiaogang, it's their shame, not your lack of organization. There's nothing we can do about the Spirit Hall's indulgence, but I believe, if Xiao San and the others face the new Godwind Academy team, they will also win. A bunch of clowns who only know how to exploit loopholes will not win the final championship."
Liu Erlong comforted Yu Xiaogang, while Flander was also busy. He naturally understood the implication; the merger of the two teams into a new one was probably to counter their Shrek Academy team, otherwise, Yu Xiaogang would not have inquired.
In the VIP stands, the Spirit Hall elder watching Yu Xiaogang thought, "A useless person has obtained our Spirit Hall's Honorary Elder token. I don't know what kind of luck he stumbled upon. If it weren't for this token, a useless Soul Master like him would dare to confront me!"
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Ning Rongrong watched the scene unfold, seeing Yu Xiaogang's attempt at justice come off as feeble and ineffective, ultimately casting himself in the role of a clown.
A soul master universally recognized as a failure, yet a master of theory, had become an Honorary Elder of the Spirit Hall. The title of Honorary Elder seemed to have been diluted to the point where it appeared anyone could obtain the token.
On the Soul Fighting arena, the New Godwind Academy team naturally witnessed this incident.
Huowu, with a face full of anger, snorted coldly: "Why does he, of all people, care about this matter? It's unexpected that he's an Honorary Elder of the Spirit Hall. Truly surprising!"
Not only Huowu but others were also irritated by Yu Xiaogang, who lived by the sea and yet meddled in affairs far from his home.
However, Yu Xiaogang's queries did not affect the progress of the match. Soon after, the New Godwind Academy team won their match and headed towards their exclusive rest area amidst cheers.
As they passed by the Shrek Academy rest area, Huowu coldly snorted: "Tang San, your teacher meddles too much. What we do is our business!"
Since Yu Xiaogang was Tang San's teacher, Tang San naturally felt the need to defend him.
Tang San retorted with a hint of sarcasm: "A bunch of clowns who only know how to exploit loopholes in the rules, shameful!"
Hearing this, Huowu became furious and said: "Tang San, do you think just because you saved me once, you can do whatever you want? Impossible!"
Seeing Huowu's anger, the members of the team, including the captain of Godwind Academy, Feng Xiaotian, pulled Huowu away and left for their exclusive rest area.
Tang San watched the New Godwind Academy team leave and softly said: "They're just embarrassing themselves, a bunch of clowns exploiting loopholes in the rules acting so self-righteously!"
Tang San understood that the merger of Godwind Academy and Blazing Academy into a new team was surely aimed at combating their Shrek Academy team, so his tone was naturally unfriendly.
The other members of the Shrek Academy team also agreed with Tang San, saying he was right. Since when did a bunch of loophole exploiters become so brazen?
To be questioned by others and yet respond with such defiance was truly infuriating!
(End of Chapter)
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