Chapter 104.1: Reaching the Semifinals
Book 12: The Strength of the Preparatory Team
Chapter 104.1: Reaching the Semifinals
What did I do wrong? Everything I did was for our team to win. With my abilities, I was clearly more suitable to fight against the opposing team than Dai Yueheng. And we won in the end, didnt we? Easily at that. Ma Xiaotao spat out unceremoniously.
Easily? Wang Yan smirked, Sure, we won that very easily. But, let me ask you this, dont you think you revealed your abilities too early? Are our future opponents stronger or weaker than the Dou Ling team? Just who do you think our strongest opponent is?
Wang Yan suddenly raised his voice and slammed the table in front of him as he stood up, pointing outside. Our strongest opponent is the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy! Whenever were out there competing, they watch and take note of all the abilities that our team displays, of all the team members that enter the arena, and of all the soul skills that we use. They scrutinize everything we do and memorize every little detail. But just what did you go and decide do? You just magnanimously revealed all your powers to the opponents team! Are you worried that your opponents wont take note of how strong you are?
Dont bother even denying it. Thats the truth. You, Dai Yueheng, and Ling Luochen, the three of you are our teams only powerhouses. And since you, Ma Xiaotao, didnt participate in the last tournament, our opponents are least familiar with you. Cant you imagine what would have happened if you had just hidden your full capability until the end of the competition? It would have been a nice big surprise, a surprise that would have led us to becoming the final champions! Yet, what did you do? You couldnt wait to reveal your strongest abilities, almost as if you were scared to not let your opponents know about them! Ma Xiaotao, dont forget that our regular team isnt complete anymore, and that our opponents are stronger than ever before. Given our current lineup, what makes you so certain that we will win this tournament?
Ma Xiaotao was rendered speechless as Wang Yan reprimanded her, and she was unable to rebut him. She had always been, by nature, a very headstrong individual, and ever since she was young, no one had ever scolded her like Wang Yan was doing. As such, her face turned bright red.
Wang Yan continued harshly, Take todays competition, for example. If not for the fact that Sanshis Mysterious Underworld Displacement had a unique effect, would we have been able to break through our opponents defenses? Even if we could, just how long do you think it would have taken? Despite knowing who we were, the opponent still chose to use that battle formation. Has it ever occurred to you why they did so? The only explanation is that they were confident that they could defeat us with their formation! I am completely certain that the mystery metal that they were assembling was a type of offensive soul tool, and that neither you nor Dai Yueheng would have been able to receive it. You think thats impossible, dont you? You guys are Soul Emperors; strong Soul Emperors with ten-thousand-year soul rings. Well then, were you able to predict what happened when you met the Envoy of the Death God? Never underestimate your opponent. Youre proud of your abilities- thats definitely not a bad thing, but this pride needs to be built on top of a foundation of assured victory. Furthermore, youre not fighting alone. You are a team leader, a team leader representing Shrek Academy.
Look at these kids, what did they do? When they faced Justsky Academy in battle, they each paid a huge price, all for Shreks glory. Of the seven of them, five were knocked unconscious. Xiao Xiao sustained major injuries, and hasnt even fully recovered yet. But why did they have to face such a situation in the first place? Because of the carelessness of regular members like you, during your surveillance mission. For Shrek, they gave their all. If, in the end, Shrek Academy loses this competition because your carelessness, how will you ever face them? Sure, in terms of ability, the three of you are certainly stronger than the seven of them. Yet, in my opinion, at least up till now, their contributions to this competition far surpases yours.
