As expected.

Dugu Ying’s next move was completely seen through by Jiang Yangzhou, so naturally, it was impossible for her to win.

The main issue is that Dugu Ying is still of the Assassin Profession; no matter how powerful, she can’t surpass the limits of an Assassin Profession.

The burst is terrifying, but lacks follow-up.

Not everyone is the Stabbing Immortal. Naturally, if all explosive skills are blocked, and even if Jiang Yangzhou’s level and attributes might be weaker than Dugu Ying, he himself is also a Warrior.

As long as an Assassin can’t instantly kill a Warrior, then the Warrior will just toy with the Assassin.

"I lost."

Dugu Ying was once again hit by a blade glow that seemed to target her hidden spots, sending her flying.

Dugu Ying said helplessly,

"Every explosive skill of mine has been blocked by Jiang Yangzhou, what can I do?"

That extremely stifling feeling, as if the opponent has completely seen through you, what’s the point in continuing?

Up on the high platform, Shen Fei commented,

"Actually, earlier Dugu Ying had a flaw..."

But in the arena, Dugu Ying retorted, "If it weren’t for you, how could they know our skills...

What flaw? Like his Air Stream Slash, normally no one would learn such a skill."

Shen Fei, facing Dugu Ying’s retort, was not frustrated, and said calmly, "Are you expecting the enemy to tell you I know your information?"

"Everyone watched the Newcomer’s Competition openly here, you knew their skills, but you couldn’t think of a way to counter it.

Is it because you didn’t want to?"

Instantly.

Even Xuu Zixu’s expression became a bit stiff; could they say they couldn’t?

Xuu Zixu naturally had a Summoned Beast with assassin-like and reconnaissance skills.

One could say,

Dugu Ying and the team knew some of the information, levels, professions, etc., before choosing their opponent.

It’s just that their intelligence wasn’t as absurdly comprehensive as Shen Fei’s.

Not just skills, levels, professions, but also skill effects and counter methods.

"Alright, losing means being inferior in skills, step down."

Xuu Zixu spoke up to stop Dugu Ying from continuing, the current loss is a result, no matter what more you say.

This is a loss in front of everyone, even though everyone knows Shen Fei played a decisive role.

Yet Xuu Zixu added, "Senior brother, winning beautifully is one thing.

But winning like this doesn’t offer them any training benefit.

They can receive information support from senior brother in school.

But what if they’re in the Abyss."

"That’s different, I’m just letting you lose, if you enter the Abyss, I wouldn’t bother.

Moreover, if they act like before in front of me in the Abyss, do you think they would survive?"

Shen Fei’s smile gradually faded, replaced by a chill, straightforwardly targeting your Heavenly Pride Club.

Xuu Zixu, hearing Shen Fei’s direct words, was also momentarily stunned, Shen Fei said calmly, "Dragon Emperor, everyone knows the objective.

No use in discussing more."

Xuu Zixu, after his shock, laughed, "Indeed."

If the Heavenly Pride Club found an opportunity in the Abyss, they would certainly try to annihilate Shen Fei as well.

It’s a matter of position.

The many Venerables and Kings watching on the high platform listened to the two’s implicitly confrontational dialogue, teachers like Zhao Jing from the school were somewhat ambiguous.

On the matter of justice, the school definitely supports the Breaking Abyss Army, but many Kings and Venerables have ties with the Heavenly Pride Club.

Seeing their conversation now, they neither helped nor hindered, figures like Chen Qingyang kept silent.

It can only be said, they are as neutral as Luo Ran, with their strength and status, not taking sides incurs no issue.

Mainly because both factions’ leaders are graduates of Imperial University.

A bond of gratitude.

Even when the club system still existed, there were the Zhenyuan and Martial Movement clubs.

The former was linked to the Heavenly Pride Club, the latter to the Breaking Abyss Army.

The two persisting so long was also partly due to the school’s deliberate choice, sometimes it’s not about using a heavy hand, some see where this path leads.

Indeed, students are compelled to take sides upon entering the school; without taking sides, they lack resources.

Yet some of the school’s resources are provided by the Heavenly Pride Club and the Breaking Abyss Army.

If you really dismantled these two clubs, and there’s no reciprocated goodwill, Imperial University might not maintain these resources.

If it weren’t for Shen Fei’s sudden rise, with Luo Ran backing him.

He couldn’t have changed a thing.

Essentially, Shen Fei’s value led Imperial University from a neutral stance to lean towards the Breaking Abyss Army.

In a matter of moments.

The atmosphere on the high platform became somewhat stagnant, and at this time Xuu Zixu said calmly, "Ling Xiao, it’s your turn."

"Alright."

Ling Xiao nodded and directly chose Tang Yann.

...

The fight between Tang Yann and Ling Xiao ended even quicker than Jiang Yangzhou and Dugu Ying’s.

Primarily because Tang Yann not only had the Celestial Dao Demon Venerable and the Empress’ Painting, but also the Jasper Pool’s portraits.

The combination of the three meant Shen Fei at Tier Two, during that time, Shen Fei had nearly Tier Five combat power.

If it were Ni Yi, maybe, but Ling Xiao was still a bit lacking.

Ling Xiao was surrounded by two figures made from ink, and had no choice but to concede.

In no time.

The Heavenly Pride Club suffered three consecutive defeats, and Xuu Zixu seemed to recover from the tense atmosphere earlier.

He merely laughed, "Ling Xiao’s ’Black Flame’ was mastered last night with a certain special item.

In theory, Tang Yann shouldn’t have known about it today."

"Looks like senior brother has mastery over a time-related talent or skill."

"This kind of talent is indeed rare, currently everyone knows senior brother can bestow special abilities to his Summoned Beasts.

Along with the foresight in the siege at Shencheng City..."

"And what happened in the Desert Abyss, senior brother could be said to be a master strategist."

Xuu Zixu nodded, "I just don’t know who could have time-related talent right now.

It should be a skill from one of his Summoned Beasts, otherwise, this near-omniscience is hard to justify with intelligence alone."

Upon those words, Zhu Xiao’s expression subtly changed, she actually knew Xuu Zixu was referring to Su Muyu’s talent.

Every time-related talent is exceptionally unique.

Once discovered, it’s either recruitment or obliteration.

Shen Fei, with a deep gaze, smiled, "Time Ability is certainly a good talent.

However, Ni Yi, why didn’t he use the Legendary Skill King of Golden Flow.

He could absorb all Flowing Silver Guards to enhance himself into the King of Golden Flow."

"Also, Dugu Ying’s Light and Shadow Gap can temporarily confine the enemy in the interstice between light and shadow.

She didn’t use it either."

"Zhao Fangmin’s Execution Order should be a method that guarantees a kill upon hit, able to strike down beings over a Tier."

"Liu Ziyan’s Chaos Kill can accumulate all previous damage and unleash it in an instant..."

Shen Fei tapped on the armrest, "The Heavenly Pride Club’s members aren’t lacking in talent either."

Xuu Zixu’s eyelids twitched, this guy is truly a prickly hedgehog, with a slight probe.

He almost revealed all of Ni Yi and others’ secrets, and just what level are this guy’s reconnaissance skills!

But Shen Fei’s next words caused Xuu Zixu’s face to change drastically, as Shen Fei smiled and said, "Also, hmm. Senior brother recently acquired a new Summoned Beast, his strength has greatly increased."