After Ling Xiaojiu jumped off the stage, the referee announced that Gu Yue Na's team had won this round.
After the battle between Team 3 and Team 4, it was time for the match between Team 1 and Team 2.
To everyone's surprise, the candidates Miu La and Miu Yu from Team 1 were actually in the same team, which meant that they were linked together—if one succeeded, they both succeeded; if one failed, they both failed.
However, with two candidates in the team, Team 1 easily defeated Team 2, where Yan Xiaoli was a member.
The team competition of the day ended, and the final match between Gu Yue Na's team and Miu La and Miu Yu's team would take place the next day.
After the competition, the seven of them went to a tavern in Soul City to have dinner.
"Do you guys know anything about Miu La and Miu Yu's team for tomorrow's match?" Gu Chen asked. Although he had been at the Soul Master Academy for a month, he still didn't know much about the other teams from different academies.
"I know a bit," Luo Chen said. "Miu La and Miu Yu both inherited the Wuhun of the Third Elder, the White Armored Earth Dragon. They're both level 42 control-type soul masters. Miu La chose the defensive path, but her abilities are not limited to defense; she is also very strong in combat. Miu Yu chose the assault path, and she was the main attacker in the last match."
"Hmm, what about the other five members?" Hua Bu Luo asked.
Luo Chen replied, "One is called Tan Qi, with the Wuhun of the Soul Eater Snake, a 39-level control-type soul master, and she's Miu Yu's roommate. Another one is called Cao Yue Jiao, with the Wuhun of the Bright Moon Jade Plate, a 37-level auxiliary soul master, and she's Miu La's roommate. As for the other three, I don't know."
Gu Yue Na added, "One of them is a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile soul master who betrayed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and joined the Spirit Hall, now at level 42. The other two boys are auxiliary soul masters with Wuhuns of a food-type chicken drumstick and a plant-type Wuhun, Windbell Grass."
It seemed that Miu La and Miu Yu's team had five girls—quite a case of "more women than men" indeed.
"Is this... a pig farming strategy?" Gu Chen was stunned.
"A what?" the others asked curiously.
"A pig farming strategy is when only one or two people are the damage dealers, and everyone else is supporting, so the damage dealers can unleash their maximum potential," Gu Chen explained.
"So, what should we do, Boss?" Xuan Mo asked.
"For this match... Xue Youyou, you... The other side has a lot of support and control, and you don't have any debuff-clearing skills..." Gu Chen looked at Xue Youyou, hesitating.
Xue Youyou, who had clearly remembered her performance in the previous match, immediately felt guilty. Tears began to fall from her eyes. "I'm sorry, everyone... I got stunned in the beginning, and I couldn't protect Hua Bu Luo, causing her to get seriously injured..."
"Hey, no, I'm not mad at you, don't cry!" Gu Chen said hurriedly.
"It's okay, just do better next time," Gu Yue Na said, walking over and wiping the tears from Xue Youyou's eyes as she squatted down to comfort her.
Why squat down? Well, because Xue Youyou, being only 1.6 meters tall, could only have a decent conversation with Gu Yue Na if she was squatting.
"Thanks, Na'er Jie (*＾3＾)," Xue Youyou nodded.
"Feng Xiao Yu, try to take out their food-type soul master. Na'er, at the beginning of the match, teleport behind their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile soul master and kick her out of the match. That way, they'll lose two supports, and their pig farming strategy will be useless."
"I'll hold off Miu La's attacks. Xuan Mo, Hua Bu Luo, you two handle Miu Yu. Xue Youyou, your job is to deal with the Windbell Grass soul master. Then, Feng Xiao Yu and Na'er will deal with Cao Yue Jiao. After they finish Cao Yue Jiao, come help Xue Youyou deal with Tan Qi. Then, help Hua Bu Luo and the others take out Miu Yu. I'll handle Miu La alone."
It was clear that Gu Chen was confident—he could easily take on a Soul Emperor, and even though he couldn't go all out in this kind of match, defeating a Soul King was no big deal.
Although Hua Bu Luo and Xuan Mo were weaker, with Luo Chen's support, they could still manage to hold off the defensive Miu Yu.
Xue Youyou raised her hand. "But Tan Qi is a control-type soul master. I'm a strong attacker, so not only can I not hold her off, but I might also get controlled by her."
"Ah, I was being thoughtless. Let me think again." Gu Chen seemed thoughtful.
"How about this: after Xue Youyou takes down the Windbell Grass soul master, I'll handle the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile soul master. Then, Xue Youyou and Feng Xiao Yu will deal with Cao Yue Jiao. I'll take care of Tan Qi. After they finish Cao Yue Jiao, they don't need to help me. They can go straight to help Hua Bu Luo and the others defeat Miu Yu." Gu Yue Na suggested.
"Okay," Xue Youyou nodded.
At this point, the dishes were served, and the waiter brought one platter after another to the table.
The seven of them were seated in a private room, which was relatively quiet.
After the food was served, they began eating while continuing to discuss the details of the match for the next day.
To be honest, if Gu Chen and Gu Yue Na went all out, even a Title Douluo wouldn't be able to stop them. But this was an internal competition, and they couldn't go all out—one punch could easily kill a Soul King.
That's why, during all their combat training this month, Gu Chen had controlled his strength to stay below the Soul King level, using those battles to sharpen his fighting instincts.
Suddenly, a loud crash was heard from outside the private room.
"What did I say? This place must always keep a private room for me. Are you all deaf?" A familiar but frantic voice came.
"Sorry, sir, but this private room is already occupied. Would you mind sitting in the lobby? We'll waive your bill for today!" The tavern manager's fearful voice was heard.
Slap!
The sound of a slap followed, accompanied by angry cursing. "Damn it! Do you know who I am? I'm a noble, and you want me to sit in the lobby with commoners? I don't care who's in this private room, even if it's the King himself, they better get out!"
Gu Chen and the others frowned, and the next moment, the door to the private room was kicked open. The familiar face of Pu Liete appeared.
"Heh, Pu Liete, you still dare to show up in front of me?" Gu Chen's voice was cold as he stared at the man at the door.
Pu Liete, seeing Gu Chen, cursed inwardly. He had been forced to disappear from Soul City for a month, and just when he returned today, he ran into this disaster again. What kind of bad luck was this?
"U-uh, I didn't know it was you inside!" Pu Liete was nearly in tears.
Slap!
Gu Chen slapped him across the face, and Pu Liete was sent spinning three times before his face swelled up. Blood began to flow from his mouth.
Gu Chen then punched him in the stomach, causing Pu Liete to crumple in pain, clutching his belly.
"If I ever see you again in Soul City, I'll have you killed right here! Understand?" Gu Chen said coldly.
"I understand, I understand!" Pu Liete gritted his teeth, enduring the pain. After Gu Chen closed the door to the private room, Pu Liete fled in a panic.
"Uh, Chen Ge, do you know him?" Luo Chen asked in surprise.
"I don't know him. Just some useless son of a vice-branch master from the Spirit Hall," Gu Chen replied casually.
(End of this chapter)