Bai Li Hongzhuang's heart was also filled with countless thoughts. She would definitely not engage in a fight with Gong Shaoqing. It would only decrease Canglan Academy's chances of winning.
As for gaining fame, she didn't have much interest. If she admitted defeat and managed to defeat Xiaolanyi and Nangong Aochen, Gong Shaoqing might have a chance of winning.
However, Bai Li Hongzhuang didn't have absolute confidence in Nangong Aochen either, as his strength was not to be underestimated.
Bai Li Hongzhuang and Gong Shaoqing ascended the platform under the gaze of the crowd, and as they reached the platform, all eyes were on them.
"The competition begins!"
With the referee's command, a wave of his hand signaled the start of the match.
Bai Li Hongzhuang opened her lips slightly, "In this competition..."
Before Bai Li Hongzhuang could finish her words, Gong Shaoqing's voice rang out, "I admit defeat!"
Upon hearing this, the crowd was in an uproar. Previously, they thought that Bai Li Hongzhuang and Gong Shaoqing might directly engage in battle without considering the overall situation.
Now it seemed that neither Bai Li Hongzhuang nor Gong Shaoqing were that kind of person. Canglan Academy was fortunate this time.
Bai Li Hongzhuang looked at Gong Shaoqing with a trace of surprise. She didn't expect Gong Shaoqing to admit defeat directly. After all, this honor was very important for the path of a cultivator.
Gong Shaoqing's handsome face revealed a sense of freedom. In fact, when he learned that Bai Li Hongzhuang was also prepared to admit defeat, he was deeply shocked.
He knew very well that it was impossible for him to win first place with his current strength. Bai Li Hongzhuang was the hope of Canglan Academy.
As long as Bai Li Hongzhuang won this competition without any consumption, it would be greatly beneficial for her!
Although he valued his own future, as a member of Canglan Academy, he hoped to help the academy escape from its current predicament.
If even Bai Li Hongzhuang was willing to give up for this, he naturally didn't need to say anything more.
Seeing the actions of Bai Li Hongzhuang and Gong Shaoqing, the people from Canglan Academy couldn't help but feel emotional. They understood what they would give up when both of them were willing to admit defeat.
At this moment, they also admired Gong Shaoqing greatly. Although he admitted defeat in this match, Gong Shaoqing was undoubtedly the hero of Canglan Academy!
Lu Huaiyan and Huan Chu You had complex expressions, but considering the current situation, this was indeed the best solution.
The referee wasn't surprised by this result. In fact, in previous intercollegiate exchange meetings, there were many cases where participants from the same academy chose to admit defeat when facing each other.
"Canglan Academy's Bai Li Hongzhuang wins!"
With the referee's proclamation, Bai Li Hongzhuang and Gong Shaoqing exchanged a smile and walked down from the stage together.
The onlookers didn't find anything inappropriate about this. There was no excitement in the match between students from the same academy in this exchange competition. It was better to proceed to the second round as soon as possible.
Nangong Aochen looked at Bai Li Hongzhuang with a tinge of surprise in his gaze. He also had some understanding of Bai Li Hongzhuang and Gong Shaoqing's situation.
From any perspective, Bai Li Hongzhuang was stronger than Gong Shaoqing. It would be impossible for others to imagine that Bai Li Hongzhuang would choose to forfeit.
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