After the battle order of the two groups on the stone list was revealed, all eyes were immediately fixed on the content on the stone list.

"Hey, this year's knockout competition is very chaotic. There are many core disciples of the academy in both groups."

Looking at the table, many people suddenly spoke up.

"One group includes Yun Jiao, Xi Haoyue, Ye Qingchen, Yu Xingcheng and other disciples with outstanding performance."

"The second group includes Xu Tengxiao, Xia Yuan, Ning Suyan and other talented disciples who are equally outstanding."

"Looking at it this way, there is a high probability that the finals will still be between Yun Jiao and Xu Tengxiao!"

"Well, I think Ye Qingchen can only reach the sixteenth place at most."

"There is only one disciple from Heming Academy in the group who is at the ninth level of the Star Gathering Realm, and he happens to be in the same competition as him. With the strength Ye Qingchen has shown before, he should be able to defeat him."

"But after entering the Sixteenth Battle, he will face almost all Dharma-enlightening disciples... He probably can only stop here."

Many people felt a little sorry for Ye Qingchen.

With his potential, he will surely amaze everyone in the Hundred Academy Battle in a few years!

It's still too early for him to be on this stage now.

All kinds of eyes focused on Ye Qingchen.

In these eyes, there are worries, gloating, etc.

Obviously, most people didn't think Ye Qingchen could go far in this Hundred Academy War.

Except everyone at Xuanyu Academy.

That night.

Mei Xiaohan held a small banquet at their residence and once again gathered everyone.

This time, he actually apologized to Yun Jiao in public, blaming himself for almost ruining his mood.

Yun Jiao was so shocked that he quickly helped Mei Xiaohan up, saying that he could understand the dean's good intentions.

In short, the overall atmosphere of this banquet was quite harmonious, and it did not become tense and boring because of tomorrow's knockout match.

After the banquet, Mei Xiaohan stood alone under the tree, looking up at the moon.

"Master Dean, did you call me?"

Ye Qingchen came behind Mei Xiaohan.

He was about to enter the cultivation state when he received a message from Mei Xiaohan and came here.

"Ye Qingchen, are you...confident that you can defeat Xu Tengxiao?"

Mei Xiaohan turned around and asked.

As soon as he opened his mouth, he directly raised such a weighty question.

After all, he knew very well that if Ye Qingchen used all his trump cards, he would be able to fight Yun Jiao after using the [Crazy Fight] law!

But he could only fight to a draw with Yun Jiao!

If there is a tie, there is a high possibility that there will be another extra round.

And by that time, Qingyun College, which already knows Ye Qingchen, will definitely respond.

By then, it will become more difficult for Ye Qingchen to win against Xu Tengxiao!

Looking at Mei Xiaohan's cloudy old eyes, Ye Qingchen thought for a while and said:

"I can't guarantee I can beat him."

"but,"

Ye Qingchen paused and his eyes became firm.

"I once promised Brother Yunjiao that no matter whether he loses or wins in today's game, I will help him win it back in the knockout round!"

"at all costs!"

"..."

Facing Ye Qingchen's sharp and determined gaze, Mei Xiaohan's eyes moved slightly.

Then he smiled happily, nodded and said:

"It turns out you were the one who persuaded Yunjiao. I thought he directly violated the restraint I set for him."

"My persuasion only played a partial role. The most important thing is Brother Yunjiao himself."

Ye Qingchen said modestly.

"Okay, you go and have a rest early. The game will continue tomorrow."

Mei Xiaohan patted Ye Qingchen on the shoulder: "Don't hold yourself too tight."

"Although it has always been my wish to bring Xuanyu Academy back to number one."

"But compared to this, I still hope to see you children can embark on the most correct and broad path and become successful and famous in the future!"

After saying that, Mei Xiaohan smiled, turned around and left.

Looking at Mei Xiaohan's slightly lonely back in the moonlight, Ye Qingchen couldn't help but feel confused.

"Please rest assured, Dean, no matter what, I will definitely fulfill your wish!"

Ye Qingchen clenched his fists and returned to his room.

After a while, he entered a state of cultivation, and his consciousness sank into the jade sword space.

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The next day.

It's just dawn.

Qingyun Dao Palace has become even more lively.

This time, not only the spectators who were originally in the spectator seats, but also the disciples of Qingyun Taoist Palace were attracted.

Because they all understand that the participating disciples who can stand out in the knockout round may become their classmates in the future!

Mei Xiaohan, Ye Qingchen and others were already sitting on the exclusive preparation stage.

As soon as Mei Xiaohan and others sat down, they felt a sharp gaze coming towards them.

They turned their eyes and saw Gu Tiansheng and others staring at them!

The confrontation between the two colleges has never stopped!

"Haha, old man Mei, I hope Yunjiao from Xuanyu Academy can seize another opportunity and defeat Tengxiao in the finals."

Gu Tiansheng smiled and said.

It seems that he is already confident about his position as the first place in the Hundred Houses Competition.

"Oh, don't bother!"

Mei Xiaohan snorted, looked away, and stopped competing with him.

When Gu Tiansheng saw this, he was also quite bored and his eyes returned to the forum.

This time, the battlefield for the knockout round is this side’s discussion platform which is more than 300 feet in size!

Qu Yiyan's figure then appeared on the forum.

"Today is the beginning of the knockout round of this Hundred Houses War!"

"Next, please invite Ye Qingchen from Xuanyu College and Chu Anlan from Heming College to come on stage immediately to start the first game of today's knockout round!"

Qu Yiyan didn't talk too much. As soon as the show started, he immediately let the participating disciples from both sides take the stage.

"I'm going."

Ye Qingchen said hello to Mei Xiaohan and others, then jumped up and landed firmly on the forum.

Opposite him, Chu Anlan had already appeared on the forum.

But his face looked extremely solemn.

"The first battle of the thirty-two battle begins!"

As Qu Yiyan finished speaking, Chu Anlan immediately shouted and summoned a pair of hammers.

He is tall and the hammers in his hands look very heavy.

If it is swung and danced, it will inevitably cause strong winds.

At the same time, the aura on his body suddenly exploded.

Peak of the tenth level of the Star Gathering Realm!

Ye Qingchen, who was standing opposite him, could clearly feel an aura coming towards him.

However, his face remained calm and his body was as steady as a mountain.

"Call out your weapons! I don't want to fight someone without weapons!"
To be continued...