Chapter 568 Tang Sect Admits Defeat.
As the two sects clashed, a hundred wind swords rose up, instantly converging into a torrent, like a raging storm, swirling and turning around the Wind Sword Sect's ranks, poised to strike.
However, facing the Wind Sword Sect's formation, the Elephant Armor Sect remained unhurried. Their entire hundred-strong force converged towards the center, and with their defenses fully deployed, their ranks formed a diamond-like barrier, relentlessly advancing towards the Wind Sword Sect.
But under the Elephant Armor Sect's formidable defense, the Wind Sword Sect's attacks had little effect. Thus, with the Elephant Armor Sect's relentless advance, the Wind Sword Sect ultimately faced defeat.
"There's no point in watching the knockout stage anymore."
Xuan Mo stood up and patted his butt. "The outcome of the Wind Sword Sect vs. Elephant Armor Sect match is already decided. As for the Holy Dragon Sect vs. Fire Leopard Sect match, their final result is also self-evident."
"Should we start preparing for the semi-finals?"
Just then, Ma Hongjun suddenly asked, "Brother Mo, who do you think your next opponent will be?"
"We already know the answer to that."
As Xuan Mo spoke, his gaze fell on the main battle platform, on Bibi Dong and the others.
"According to the Spirit Hall's plan, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School will definitely fight the Tang Sect in the next semi-final. Only in this way can they maximize their goals."
"That's right."
At this moment, Grandmaster's voice suddenly came from behind Xuan Mo and the others. When they turned around, they saw Grandmaster and Flander standing behind them, their stiff faces showing agreement.
"Only by letting the Tang Sect and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School fight can, given the current situation of the Holy Dragon Sect and the Elephant Armor Sect, one of the two sects will definitely advance to the ranks of the top three sects."
Hearing the master's words, Ma Hongjun and the others immediately understood. Xuan Mo raised an eyebrow and asked, "Master, is there something you need from us?"
Given the master's personality, he generally wouldn't participate in their discussions unless there was a reason.
The master replied, "Xiao San needs to discuss the next steps with the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, so Sect Leader Ning wants you and Rongrong to go there immediately."
Xuan Mo understood.
Without delay, after bidding farewell to the Shrek Academy members, he and Ning Rongrong headed towards the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's headquarters.
"The semi-final match list has been released."
At the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's headquarters, everyone sat together looking at the newly released semi-final list, cold smiles appearing on their faces.
The semi-finals:
First match, Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School vs. Tang Sect; Second match, Elephant Armor School vs. Holy Dragon School.
"Bibi Dong really has a clever plan. First, she lets Tang Sect and Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School fight, making the two sects' strengths similar, thus revealing the relative strengths of the two sects and paving the way for Holy Dragon School or Elephant Armor School to participate in the finals. As for the second match between Holy Dragon School and Elephant Armor School, it's like raising poisonous insects. And regardless of the outcome, one of them will advance to the top three sects."
Ning Fengzhi put down the intelligence report, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"Sect Leader Ning, Tang Sect forfeits the next match."
Just as everyone was discussing the situation, Tang San suddenly spoke up, drawing everyone's attention. The four elders behind him didn't react, clearly indicating that he had made the decision alone.
"Ah? Sect Leader, what is this?!"
When the four elders behind him tried to dissuade him, Ning Fengzhi spoke up, his expression turning very serious.
"Little San, I want to know why this is?"
Tang San seemed to have prepared his explanation beforehand.
He first asked Xuan Mo, "Brother Mo, team battles are all about you. So, what do you think are the chances of your Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School winning against our Tang Clan in this battle?"
Xuan Mo pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Given the current situation, at least the method we used against the Dragon Serpent Sect wouldn't be effective against you. After all, no sect would allow such a method to reappear, and the Tang Clan certainly has the strength to prevent us from using that move."
At this point, his gaze fell on the four elders behind Tang San, "Once that move can't be used, we'll have no choice but to fight head-on. But if that's the case, even with Rongrong's assistance, Yang Wudi and Senior Niu Gao can still stop me. In that case, our chances of winning will only be 60/40."
Xuan Mo's words were neither exaggerated nor belittling. Although he was confident in his own strength, he wasn't blindly so.
The four elders of the Tang Sect's four halls all followed the path of the Limitless Style. As long as they coordinated their Break and Defense techniques, Xuan Mo wouldn't dare say he could win for sure.
After all, Yang Wudi alone was comparable to a Title Douluo.
And if things turned out that way, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's team battle would depend on the others.
After Xuan Mo finished speaking, Tang San looked at Ning Fengzhi, "Uncle Ning, let's consider this as repaying a favor to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School. After all, when we established our sect, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School provided us with tremendous support, especially financially. Moreover, even if we don't forfeit, judging from the current situation, the position of the number one sect in the world can be said to be in the hands of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, so it's better to let the Tang Sect forfeit, so that the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School will be ranked first in both the individual battle and the team battle."
"Is that so..."
Just as Ning Fengzhi was still pondering, Xuan Mo spoke up again, "Father-in-law, since the mistress has said so, let's agree. That way, we won't reveal too much information to the Spirit Hall, and we can thwart their plans. Moreover, winning both battles will greatly enhance the reputation of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School."
"Since that's the case, let you decide for yourselves."
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi had already picked up his teacup, as if his previous contemplation was no longer reflected on his face, "After all, the sect will be in Rongrong's and your hands from now on."
"The first match of the semi-finals, Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School versus Tang Sect, Tang Sect forfeits, Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School wins and advances to the finals."
At the same time, in the main battle zone.
Bibi Dong calmly looked at Lordiara, who was standing on the stage announcing the result, as if she had expected it.
Hu Yanxiang and Tuoba Xi, sitting not far from Bibi Dong, looked indignant.
"Those two actually pulled this trick!"
Soon, Hu Yanxiang's gaze returned, his tense face gradually relaxing. Having lived a long life and seen much, his tone was somewhat relieved. "Although we didn't probe the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's strength, at least the second-largest sect in the world is now in our hands."
With that, Hu Yanxiang's gaze met Tuoba Xi's, his eyes revealing a covetous look at the second-largest sect in the world.
(End of Chapter)