129: Chapter 129 Two Top-Tier Martial Soul Teams

In the final stage, the competition to narrow ten teams down to five unfolded quickly.

The Eastern Bully Squad once again displayed overwhelming strength, easily crushing the Element Academy's Green Hair Team and successfully advancing to the top five.

The final top five teams were settled: Element Academy's First Squad, Vermilion Bird Academy's First, Second, and Fourth Squads, and finally, the Eastern Martial Soul Academy's First Squad.

"Good heavens, it looks like there really is going to be a dark horse this year!" someone in the audience exclaimed.

"That may be true, but this Eastern Bully Squad is truly strong. Based on what they've shown so far, every single one of them already possesses an Earth-tier Soul Skill."

"Haha, looking at it this way, as long as they don't run into the Element Academy or Vermilion Bird Academy's First Squads too early, they really might have a chance to charge into the top three!"

"Hard to say, but the possibility is high. There are 5 teams left now. Following the customs of previous years, one squad should receive a bye and advance directly."

Discussions rose and fell, and everyone's eyes were focused on the stage, waiting to see the results of the upcoming draw.

At this moment, the competition host had already walked onto the stage, cleared their throat, and announced loudly: "Next, we will conduct the grouping for the top three finals! Since the number of teams is odd, we will now randomly draw one squad to advance directly to the top three!"

As the voice faded, the scene instantly fell silent, and even the sound of breathing seemed clearly audible.

Everyone's gaze was fixed tightly on the ballot box in the host's hands.

The opportunity for a bye was crucial for any team.

After all, there was a huge difference between the rewards for the top three and the top ten.

Lin Mo and the others were leaning on the railing of the rest area.

"It would be great if we could get a bye, it would save us from having to fight another match," Lu Mengmeng muttered, bored.

Lin Mo and the others, however, looked indifferent.

The host on stage reached into the ballot box, stirred it a few times, and finally pulled out a card with a team name written on it.

The eyes of the entire audience were focused on his slowly unfolding fingers; the air seemed to have frozen.

"The team that has earned the bye for this round and will advance directly to the top three is—" The host paused, then suddenly raised their voice, "The Eastern Martial Soul Academy's First Squad!"

The scene instantly erupted, and the wave of exclamations almost blew the roof off.

"Holy crap! It's actually the Eastern Bully Squad? This luck is just too ridiculous!"

"Nonsense, luck itself is a part of strength... Didn't you see that they didn't rely solely on luck to make it this far?"

"This is getting interesting. They're skipping a tough battle and waiting for the finals!"

"Oh, it really is us!" Lu Mengmeng's eyes brightened, and she clapped her hands with a beaming smile.

Lin Mo and the others exchanged glances, a flash of surprise in their eyes, which immediately turned into relief.

"Alright, then let's conserve our energy and wait for the final battle!" Lin Mo shrugged, his tone carrying a touch of composure.

The host soon began to draw the matchup list for the other four teams: "Element Academy's First Squad versus Vermilion Bird Academy's Fourth Squad! Vermilion Bird Academy's First Squad versus Vermilion Bird Academy's Second Squad!"

A more intense slaughter unfolded immediately.

The Element Academy's Ice Phoenix Squad was indeed worthy of its reputation.

From the very beginning, relying on Captain Luo Binger's ice-type control, they firmly suppressed the Vermilion Bird Academy's Fourth Squad.

They beat the opponent into a state where they had no power to fight back, ultimately advancing with a complete victory.

The internal battle of the Vermilion Bird Academy was equally without suspense.

The gap in strength between the First Squad and the Second Squad had long been decided in the school's freshman tournament, and the former won with almost a crushing momentum.

The final top three teams were settled: Element Academy's First Squad, Vermilion Bird Academy's First Squad, plus the dark horse that possessed both luck and strength, the Eastern Martial Soul Academy's First Squad.

The rules for the upcoming championship were very clear: each team must fight one match against the other two; the winner of both matches takes first place, the winner of one match takes second place, and those who lose both matches rank third.

"Hehe, Boss, what do you say if we beat that 'Dung Beetle Team' again? Wouldn't they be so ashamed and angry that they'd want to find a crack in the ground to hide in?" Lu Mengmeng leaned over to Lin Mo and said with a cheeky smile.

Teacher An Nuolan laughed on the side: "Does that even need to be said? They are all top-tier Martial Soul users, there's even a Genius in their team suspected of having twin Martial Souls, and their instructor is a top-level figure like Master Yu. Winning in the arena last time might have been called an accident, but if they lose to our team from a second-rate academy again in this competition, they really won't have the face to see anyone."

Lin Mo stroked his chin: "We shouldn't be careless either; the Vermilion Bird First Squad and the Element First Squad are not easy to deal with."

"Especially on the Vermilion Bird side; they must be holding back a surge of energy after losing last time, and they'll likely bring out their real skills this time."

"Are we afraid of them?" Lu Mengmeng lifted her chin. "It's just right to try out my ultimate killing move!"

Hearing Lu Mengmeng say this, the others all revealed a meaningful smile.

Lu Mengmeng still had an Earth-tier top-level Soul Skill as a trump card, which was awakened after Lin Mo carefully selected it.

Lin Mo grinned.

Lu Mengmeng's Earth-tier top-level Soul Skill: Devil's Thousand Hands...

In the distance, in the Vermilion Bird Academy's rest area.

"Xiaoshan, if you face the Eastern Bully Squad, no need to hold back. Fight a beautiful turnaround battle to prove it to the Dung Beetle Team!"

Tang Shan clenched his fists: "I understand, Teacher."

When the horn for the final battle sounded.

The host stood on the central arena, their voice transmitted through the loudspeaker to the entire audience: "Next, the first match of the finals, Element Academy's First Squad versus Vermilion Bird Academy's First Squad!"

As soon as the result was out, the scene immediately erupted into a deafening clamor.

Everyone could not suppress their excitement.

These two top-tier strong teams from the Eastern District colleges were finally going to face each other head-on!

The Element Academy's team configuration was luxurious: Captain Luo Binger, Soul Power level 33, Martial Soul is the SS-rank tool Martial Soul "Ice and Snow Scepter".

The remaining four team members had an average Soul Power of level 29, and their Martial Souls were the SS-rank elemental Martial Soul "Ice Spirit", SS-rank beast Martial Soul "Frost Giant Troll", SS-rank plant Martial Soul "Heavenly Frost Lotus", and SS-rank tool Martial Soul "Frost Sword".

A full set of SS-rank Martial Souls; the lineup alone was enough to make most teams feel daunted.

Even more noteworthy was the rumor that Captain Luo Binger possessed a second Martial Soul: the SS-rank "Snowfield Elf".

Presumably, this would be verified in this Peak duel.

And the Vermilion Bird Academy's First Squad's lineup was even more terrifying.

Captain Tang Shan had Soul Power level 34, S-rank plant Martial Soul "Purple Jade Solitary Bamboo", and was also rumored to possess twin Martial Souls.

The remaining four team members had an average Soul Power of level 30, and their Martial Souls were all SSS-rank top-tier Soul Weapons.

They were the "Nine-Tailed Sky Fox", "Bloodthirsty Mantis", "Seven-Star Red Lotus", and "Diamond Explosive Bear".

Just looking at the Martial Soul configuration was enough to make people feel despair.

Such a lineup was extremely rare in all previous college tournaments.

"My God, this is simply a battle between immortals!" someone in the audience couldn't help but whisper.

"Isn't this Vermilion Bird configuration too ridiculous? Four SSS-ranks... Can the Element Academy hold out?"

"Hard to say, the Element Academy's ice-type control is famously troublesome, and if Luo Binger's twin Martial Souls are real, she might be able to win by surprise!"

In the guest seats, Dean Zhou Qingyuan's gaze fell on the arena, and she couldn't help but feel some excitement and nervousness.

The result of this duel might affect the final contest against the Eastern Academy.

Lin Mo was also focused at this moment, activating transmission mode.

He needed the System AI to analyze the best plan to deal with both teams.

Lu Mengmeng clicked her tongue: "Good heavens, if these two teams start fighting, wouldn't they flip the arena over?"

"Watch carefully, this is an opportunity," Teacher An Nuolan instructed earnestly.

On the arena, the members of both sides were already in position.

Luo Binger held the Ice and Snow Scepter, and cold air faintly permeated her surroundings.

Tang Shan held that purple bamboo stick, his expression calm and waveless.

An invisible aura collided between the two teams; before the battle had even begun, the air was already filled with a tense atmosphere.

The referee took a deep breath and announced loudly: "The match begins!"