For a time, people were clearly divided on the issue, but basically no one supported what she did. They all felt that she had a deeper meaning in doing so, and that she would inevitably lose in the end. Some people who had invested in Qingtao Valley are now starting to regret it.
"If I had known that this was the kind of person leading the team this year, I wouldn't have invested so many spirit stones! That's money I've saved up my whole life! If it weren't for how well Ji Yaocen led the team last year, and if it weren't for the teammates' poor performance, Qingtao Valley would definitely have won first place! What kind of awful person did Qingtao Valley send to be their senior sister this year?!" The person speaking pounded their chest and stamped their feet, wishing they could tear Wang Tieniu to pieces and eat him to vent their hatred.
Zisangyi didn't understand what she was thinking either. This was just a competition of strength. No one had ever thought about or done this in any other way. With the preconceived notions of many predecessors, everyone only remembered the one way to do this, and very few people would risk making changes.
Xu Yuehuai was well aware of this matter. She did not believe that Qingtao Valley's strength was inferior to that of other sects. This method was just an extra layer of protection for the competition, since more geniuses would apply to the higher-ranked sects.
Things have come to this point, there's no going back.
"As you can see, the battle on stage is quite peculiar. Apart from Qingtao Valley sending a team of fourteenth-tier members, all the other teams have chosen fifteenth-tier members. It seems that Qingtao Valley is playing rather conservatively this time."
"But let's recall Qingtao Valley's record last time. In a 15-on-15 battle, they lost almost all of their matches. It seems they've used a different method this year to try and reverse the previous outcome!"
That's right. Last time, Qingtao Valley was completely wiped out by this team, which is why Xu Yuehuai chose this more risky approach.
On the field, as soon as the referee announced the start, everyone started fighting. Everyone except their own team's color was an enemy. There was no such thing as an alliance on the field, because you never knew when your ally would betray you.
During the competition, the members on the platform could not hear what Xiaofeng was saying. “I believe everyone is familiar with our competition rules, but there must be some members here for the first time, so I will explain them to you again. The rules are that falling off the platform means elimination, or failing to get up from the ground within ten seconds of fainting.”
Xiao Feng spoke slowly and deliberately, but his eyes never left the stage. His eyes shone brightly, like a hunter who had caught his prey. He excitedly described the situation at the competition to everyone in his own words.
Xu Yuehuai sat below, her nervousness no less than that of the competitors on stage. Her mind was already racing, trying to figure out how to arrange things to get a good ranking if she failed.
Although this competition is not just about scoring points through a single task, the first competition is extremely important as it relates to everyone's mindset.
If a poor performance in the first match leads to a mental breakdown, it will have a certain impact on subsequent matches.
She had just noticed Pu Tianyi. She remembered that when they used to play together, they all said that Pu Tianyi was very talented and strong. But now he was on the stage, as the fifteenth person in the team. Logically speaking, with his talent and hard work, he should be at least on the fourteenth level.
Therefore, from this comparison, we can conclude that the overall strength of other teams is a level higher than that of Qingtao Valley.
The third and fourth matches had to be decided before the second match ended. The other teams did not hesitate and went up to the next thirteen or twelve steps. Only Xu Yuehuai from Qingtao Valley was still struggling with his decision.
As the senior brother, Nangong Yu felt it necessary to remind her at this time, "Senior Sister, it's time to make a decision. Everyone is waiting."
He really wanted to say something to ease the tension, but nothing seemed quite right, so he simply said one sentence, to which Xu Yuehuai nodded in response.
The intense competition continued, with everyone eagerly awaiting the champion of the first match, and even wondering if Xu Yuehuai's strategy of playing fourteen against fifteen would succeed.
In the end, the fourteen-against-fifteen team emerged victorious, leaving everyone in disbelief. "This...is it real? Qingtao Valley actually won!"
"Who was it that said this method was hard to say? Step forward now! I felt that Qingtao Valley was exceptionally strong, and now it seems that its reputation is well-deserved." The group spoke to people in a way that suited them.
Seeing this, Zi Sangyi felt a sense of triumph. The people around her, after seeing Xu Yuehuai make this bold decision, kept mocking Zi Sangyi and her companions. Zi Sangyi didn't hold back and retorted on the spot, "If everyone arranges the same tactics, what's the point of this competition? The people from Dragon Roar Valley all said that we need to innovate. You old fogies."
The others who were called old-fashioned: "..."
Unexpectedly, after becoming the sect leader, Zi Sangyi seemed to have flipped a switch, becoming fearless and directly criticizing anyone he disliked, known for his sharp tongue. When Qingtao Valley won first place in the first competition, Zi Sangyi stroked his beard and said, "It seems you guys aren't so great after all. You've only moved up one level, so why has your overall level dropped so much? I'm telling you, you should practice more and focus on improving your disciples' cultivation, instead of just talking nonsense all day long."
The others fell silent, but the Valley Master of Dragon Roar Valley was quite fond of Zi Sangyi's way of speaking. "I didn't expect Brother Zi Sang to be so open-minded and to have such a unique way of thinking. He's a true kindred spirit."
Upon hearing this, Zi Sangyi lifted his eyelids slightly, saying little, but his eyes already conveyed emotion. Since others were praising him, he couldn't possibly refuse. "Not at all, you flatter me."
After exchanging polite pleasantries, the private room fell into an eerie silence once again.
Meanwhile, at the competition venue, Xiao Feng excitedly explained everything that had happened, "I believe everyone has seen how intense this competition was. Our Qingtao Valley fought our way through and won first place in the first match! Congratulations to Qingtao Valley! Next up is the second match. Let's see if Qingtao Valley can once again pull off a miraculous victory!"
Xiao Feng smiled broadly, and her tone of voice was full of ups and downs, allowing the listener to easily immerse themselves in her emotions.
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