As the mockery from Lu Jinglin and Lu Jingling reached their ears, Bai Li Hongzhuang and the others didn't pay it any mind.
These two were just sour grapes, trying to provoke them with baseless words, but it had no effect on them whatsoever.
"The second match, Lingyin Academy's Nangong Aochen versus Beihai Academy's Xiaolanyi!"
With the referee's announcement, Bai Li Hongzhuang and the others focused their gaze on Xiaolanyi and Nangong Aochen.
Bai Li Hongzhuang's phoenix-like eyes flashed with a sharp light. Based on Xiaolanyi's performance in the previous round, he was undoubtedly a powerful cultivator. She wondered how he would fare against Nangong Aochen.
Although Bai Li Hongzhuang had learned from Moyunjue that Nangong Aochen was at the fifth stage of the Crimson Realm, for cultivators, cultivation level was only one aspect, and the specific combat power was yet to be known.
Now that Xiaolanyi and Nangong Aochen were competing first, she would be able to learn more about Nangong Aochen through their battle.
Just as Xiaolanyi was preparing to step onto the stage, Mo Xinghai's gaze fell on him, and he slowly spoke, "Xiaolanyi, you should know what to do, right?"
Xiaolanyi gave Mo Xinghai a cold glance, and a deep and calm light flashed in his profound eyes. "What if I don't do it?"
Upon hearing this, a solemn and serious expression appeared on Mo Xinghai's face, and his voice also became low. "You should know the consequences of not doing it."
Xiaolanyi's pupils changed, and his experienced eyes revealed a mixture of restraint and anger. Then, he walked past Mo Xinghai without saying a word.
Mo Xinghai and Duan Yingwu watched Xiaolanyi's figure as he ascended the platform, their faces filled with indescribable gravity.
They believed that Xiaolanyi would make the right choice.
At the same time, Jian Qingqiu and Cang Hongxi exchanged a glance, and Cang Hongxi nodded imperceptibly. Only then did Jian Qingqiu's expression relax slightly.
Soon, Xiaolanyi and Nangong Aochen stood on the platform.
Both of them were outstanding and handsome. Xiaolanyi was cold and proud, while Nangong Aochen was dignified and serious. They were both the cream of the crop among the younger generation. At this moment, facing each other, a heavy atmosphere filled the air.
Mo Xinghai and Duan Yingwu's gazes remained fixed on Xiaolanyi, their hands involuntarily clenched, clearly showing their worry.
Bai Li Hongzhuang also noticed the change in expression of the two mentors from Beihai Academy. It seemed a bit strange.
Could it be that Beihai Academy was planning something after suffering a loss yesterday?
Once the two contestants were in position, the referee waved his hand and declared, "The match begins!"
With the referee's command, Nangong Aochen's gaze became sharp, and a surge of elemental power erupted from his body, releasing an oppressive aura.
Xiaolanyi's eyes remained fixed on Nangong Aochen, his pair of dark eyes revealing hesitation, unwillingness, anger, and various other emotions, until finally returning to calmness.
Nangong Aochen looked at Xiaolanyi with a puzzled expression, wondering why Xiaolanyi was still standing in place and not making a move.
In the next moment, Xiaolanyi's voice rang out, "I concede!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole venue erupted in an uproar. Astonished gazes converged on Xiaolanyi.
To be defeated without a fight, it was a shame for a cultivator. Could it be that Nangong Aochen had become so strong that Xiaolanyi didn't even have the courage to fight him?
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