Capítulo 174: Chapter 174: Huo Wu Comes Knocking
Huo Wu's heart pounded like a little deer crashing into a door.
Uh!
Startled, Huo Wu snapped out of her daze and quickly pushed Mu Chen away.
She took three steps back, her face flushed as she met his gaze. Perhaps due to her fire attribute or her humanoid fire spirit, Huo Wu was braver than other girls. She didn't shy away but looked at Mu Chen boldly.
"So, does this mean you've agreed to my request and will meet me in a duel?" Huo Wu asked.
"Is it necessary?" Mu Chen replied.
Huo Wu's fiery brows furrowed.
"I'm an eighty-nine-level Spirit Douluo. Feng Xiaotian couldn't defeat me; do you really think we still need to fight?" Mu Chen's tone was calm, so calm that it didn't come off as bragging.
"Feng Xiaotian is Feng Xiaotian, and I am me. He has his own trump cards, and I have mine. How would you know unless we fight?" Huo Wu said confidently.
"Fine. If we truly face off in a match, I'll honor your request and give you a fair fight," Mu Chen replied casually.
…
"Ladies and gentlemen, the sixth match of the Elite Spirit Master Tournament for the Advanced Spirit Master Academies across the continent is about to begin. Blazing Fire Academy will face Shrek Academy. Will Blazing Fire Academy seize this chance for redemption and defeat Shrek Academy? Let's wait and see!"
As the announcer's voice faded, Huo Wu was the first to step onto the stage. However, on the opposite side, the figure she expected didn't appear.
At this moment, someone walked up to the announcer and whispered in his ear. Then, the announcer announced loudly:
"Everyone, I regret to inform you that I just received news—Shrek Academy has forfeited this match."
"What?"
"What?"
"What?"
All the spectators looked shocked.
Since the start of the tournament, Shrek Academy hadn't lost a single match, and they had defeated every opponent with overwhelming strength. Yet here, against Blazing Fire Academy, who had previously lost to them, Shrek Academy… gave up!
Forfeiting was equivalent to admitting defeat.
"I declare Blazing Fire Academy the winner of the sixth match of the qualifying round."
"Damn it!"
On the stage, Huo Wu clenched her fists, her gaze locked on the Shrek Academy seating area. She thought to herself, This is nothing less than an insult to Blazing Fire Academy.
"Aren't you all happy about this?"
Mu Chen asked the others around him with a smile in Shrek Academy's spectator area.
"It's just one match. It's not like it's the finals," Flender replied lightly.
"That's right. It's not the final match. Letting Blazing Fire Academy win one isn't a big deal," Zhao Wuji agreed.
If Mu Chen had gone on stage, victory would have been certain. Even if Mu Chen didn't go, any of their team members, like Tang San, Xue Ke, or Jiangzhu, could easily secure the win.
As the master of Tang Sect and the real power behind Shrek Academy, Mu Chen's decision was naturally supported by Tang San, Flender, Liu Erlong, and the others. Besides, this was only a qualifying round, not the final.
"Mu Chen, it seems she doesn't appreciate your gesture," Liu Erlong pointed out, indicating Huo Wu, who was glaring at Mu Chen from the stage. "She's coming over."
Following Liu Erlong's gaze, Mu Chen saw Huo Wu bounding over with light steps, using a technique akin to Qinggong, landing beside him in a few swift moves.
"What is the meaning of this?" Huo Wu asked, frowning. "Didn't you say you'd honor my request and meet me in a fair duel?"
"I did say that. But I didn't go on stage, did I?" Mu Chen replied with a shrug.
"You…" Huo Wu glared at him, then said after a moment, "Come with me."
Huo Wu took a few steps forward, then stopped and added, "No refusals!"
"This…?!"
Mu Chen raised an eyebrow, feeling conflicted.
He was well aware of Huo Wu's trump cards. Did he have to defeat her again?
If he could bring Huo Wu into his fold, Mu Chen certainly would. After all, the head of Blazing Fire Academy was her father. Mu Chen's concession was meant to give face to both Blazing Fire Academy and his potential future father-in-law. But it seemed Huo Wu didn't appreciate it.
If Mu Chen were to go on stage and deliberately lose, it would only hurt Huo Wu's pride further.
So, Mu Chen chose to forfeit the match.
Unexpectedly, Huo Wu didn't appreciate his gesture and insisted on a confrontation.
"Hurry up. Don't keep her waiting," Xiao Wu urged.
"Alright." Mu Chen sighed and nodded, his foot lightly tapping the ground as he dashed in Huo Wu's direction.
Liu Erlong was about to follow, but noticing Xiao Wu wasn't moving, she asked, "Xiao Wu, aren't we going to watch?"
Xiao Wu smiled. "Let them resolve it on their own. If I go, it might make things awkward. Besides, with Huo Wu's abilities, she can't harm my brother."
Uh!
Liu Erlong paused. After a moment's thought, she decided to follow Xiao Wu's lead and stayed behind.
…
Mu Chen followed Huo Wu into the forest outside the Royal Hunting Grounds. Huo Wu stood in a clearing, her back facing him.
"So, what is it? Can you tell me now?" Mu Chen asked.
"Fight me here," Huo Wu said, turning to face him with a determined look.
"You're insane. You dragged me out here, not for a date, but for a fight?" Mu Chen retorted.
"You have repeatedly challenged the honor of Blazing Fire Academy. I'm going to make you pay for that." With a thought, Huo Wu's four spirit rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple—appeared at her feet. Red flames surged behind her, forming a humanoid shadow, her martial spirit.
Huo Wu's martial spirit was unique, a shadow of her own form that allowed her to fully harness the fire element. Her control over fire was almost absolute.
Compared to Ma Hongjun, Huo Wu surpassed him in every aspect, aside from the martial spirit itself.
"Repeatedly challenged? When did I ever?" Mu Chen asked.
"In the preliminaries, you challenged seven opponents at once, which insulted Blazing Fire Academy. And in the qualifying round, forfeiting was nothing less than looking down on us," Huo Wu replied.
"Do you like me?" Mu Chen asked suddenly.
"What?" Huo Wu's eyes widened.
"I asked, do you like me?" Mu Chen repeated.
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Huo Wu's eyes flickered, her heart racing like a deer. She narrowed her eyes, denying it.
"Is it nonsense?" Mu Chen smiled, continuing to tease her. "Look, your face is all red."
"I… is it?" Huo Wu instinctively touched her cheeks. Then, she realized her actions were practically an admiss
ion. Yes, she did like Mu Chen.
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