"That's right! Although this camp is surprising, it is normal if you think about it carefully. The competition between the three houses is not the time to hide your strength, and even so, we are under considerable pressure!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone frowned and felt inexplicably heavy.
With the strong foundations of Tianwu Academy and Thunder Academy, the disciples they send will never be worse than Lingjian Academy. The final outcome of the competition between the three academies is really difficult to predict.
Everyone looked at the list intently, and the atmosphere gradually became a little gloomy and depressing.
"Eh? Look at the last name!"
"Jiang Tian! Why is he on this list?"
"Those senior brothers in front are all core disciples and top geniuses. What qualifications does he have to be on this list?"
"Haha, this person was recently nominated as a core disciple. It's normal for you not to know." Someone laughed contemptuously, with a rather disdainful look.
"It has only been less than half a year since he was promoted to the main academy. How come he suddenly became a core disciple and can still participate in the competition between the three academies? Does he have the qualifications?"
"As far as I know, he was specially nominated by Elder Han because of his outstanding performance in the recent mine dispute. He probably flattered the elder a lot!"
"So his qualifications are no problem, but does he have the strength?"
Upon hearing this question, everyone had different expressions and fell into silence.
After a long time, there were several sighs from the crowd.
Someone spoke coldly, with disdain and ridicule mixed in his words.
"Hmph! Don't take it too seriously if you are shortlisted as a core disciple through this method. Just know what's going on."
"It is said that his cultivation level is only in the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm. He will definitely be laughed to death after he appears on the stage!"
"Our college is not as good as Tianwu and Lei Ming, but we sent him to participate in the competition between the three colleges. Isn't this asking for trouble? I really don't know what the college is thinking!"
"It doesn't matter if it's a general competition. How could such an important competition be allowed to involve a guy like this who fishes in troubled waters? Couldn't the higher-ups of the academy be deceived by him?"
"The situation was not very optimistic to begin with, and this may make it even worse!"
"I think everyone should be mentally prepared first, so that they don't lose so badly that their jaws drop!"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone lamented and shook their heads.
Disappointment spread quickly among the crowd, making everyone feel like they had a lump in their throats and were very unhappy.
"Don't be too pessimistic, everyone! With geniuses like Luo Lin and Senior Brother Tu Qi participating in the battle, we may not necessarily lose to them!"
"Don't forget, there is also Senior Brother Yun Zhongtian, the number one genius in the academy, who is leading the battle!"
"Yes! He is the anchor of our college and the mainstay. As long as he is here, Tianwu College and Leiming College will never take advantage!"
"Speaking of a thousand words, the majesty of Spirit Sword Academy still depends on Senior Brother Yun to maintain it!"
"If Jiang Tian has any self-awareness, he should take the initiative to withdraw from this competition and let the truly capable genius brothers compete, otherwise he will just be trying to make a fool of himself!"
"It's too late to say anything. The list has been announced, so we have to bite the bullet!"
"Hmph! Maybe they want to take this opportunity to make a splash!"
"Haha, only when he fails miserably in public will he realize that he shouldn't have participated in this competition at all!"
Everyone shook their heads and sneered, and gradually dispersed amid bursts of ridicule.
…
Early the next morning, a loud rumble suddenly sounded over the college!
Two large airships broke through the sky and landed slowly in front of the main academy hall with a powerful and domineering aura.
The silver one came from Tianwu Academy, led by the academy's senior officials, and there were dozens of talented disciples participating in the competition.
The red ship came from Thunder Academy, which was also led by senior officials and brought dozens of talented disciples to participate in the competition.
A group of high-level officials from Spirit Sword Academy lined up in front of the academy, performed a simple and grand welcoming ceremony, and then led the guests from both sides to the sword trial square in front of the academy.
Several huge arenas have been set up in the center of the square. Many disciples from the Spirit Sword Academy have been waiting here early, and the viewing platform is full of seats.
Seeing the geniuses from Tianwu and Leiming colleges appearing, everyone stretched their necks and looked intently, the momentum was very enthusiastic!
As the host of this competition, the Dean of Spirit Sword Academy, Qu Xinghai, is personally in charge.
"Elder Ouyang, Elder Lei, please take a seat!"
Qu Xinghai's face was majestic and full of aura, and he was dressed in a golden robe without anger. He waved his hand to signal the other party to take a seat, showing his host style.
"Dean Qu is so polite!"
Ouyang Xi shook his silver robe, with a stern look on his face, and nodded lightly, with a hint of war in his brows.
As the leader of Tianwu Academy, his purpose of this trip is very clear, which is to severely damage the top talents of the younger generation of Lingjian Academy, making it difficult for them to turn around in decades, and creating a bad atmosphere for the recent dispute over the mineral veins.
"Dean Qu, you don't have to be polite. In this competition, our Lei Ming Academy has to do our part. We must crush both of your academies and win great results!"
Lei Lie looked arrogant. As the leader of Lei Ming Academy, he had no respect for Qu Xinghai at all, and there was clearly a hint of contempt in his words.
"Both elders seem to be full of confidence, but our Spirit Sword Academy is also well prepared. Whether we can achieve good results depends on our strength!"
Qu Xinghai smiled indifferently and looked very calm. His eyes passed over the two elders and landed on the disciples participating in the sword test square.
These people, headed by Yun Zhongtian, are all top combatants in the academy. Some of them have even been in seclusion for a long time and rarely show up. They only showed up specifically for this competition between the three academies.
His eyes moved slowly, and finally fell on a young disciple wearing a light blue robe, with an inexplicable light flashing in his eyes!
"Dean Qu, if it's useless, let's stop talking and start the competition now!"
Ouyang Xi from Tianwu Academy had a gloomy face and urged impatiently.
"Wait a minute!" Lei Lie suddenly raised his hand, a cruel smile flashed across his lips.
"Oh! Elder Lei has something to say?"
Qu Xinghai's expression moved slightly, and a deep light flashed in his ancient well-like eyes.
Lei Lie smiled deeply, and a sharp look flashed in his eyes: "I think the rules of the competition should be changed appropriately: there is no limit on life and death for both opponents. Only in this way will they use their full strength without reservation!"
"I agree!"
Ouyang Xi smiled gloomily. This was a strategy that the two of them had discussed long ago. The purpose was to make Lingjian Academy have no way out.
"Since both of you think so, it's useless even if I object? Let's just do it!"
Qu Xinghai's eyes turned cold and he nodded slowly.
The other party was not a good person. He had expected this situation, so it was not surprising.
If he didn't even have this bit of mental power, how could he secure the position of dean of the Spirit Sword Academy?
"very good!"
Lei Lie smiled proudly and his eyes became sharper.
"Hahahaha! Dean Qu is really happy!"
Ouyang Xi raised his head and laughed, but the laughter was a bit harsh and overwhelming.