Mu Xue and Mu Xue

"Surrender? Are you sure?" The judge widened his eyes and stared at the fat man in front of him in disbelief, as if he had heard a fairy tale.

He has been hosting competitions in the Star Arena for many years and has never encountered such a situation. One party chose to surrender before the game even started. This was really beyond his expectations.

"Uh... sure, sure." The fat man wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead and said stutteringly.

There was a hint of helplessness in his eyes. Although the decision was shocking, he was just following orders.

"Okay, then I declare that Guozu Academy surrenders. The final score is 7:0! Luanfeng Academy 7 points, Guozu Academy 0 points! Today's match is over. The next match will be between Longhu Academy and Luanfeng Academy. Please prepare for the match! The next match will be in five days!"

The referee announced the result of the match loudly, and his voice echoed in the Star Arena.

His words were like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing an uproar among the audience.

"Following the decision from above, the three sideline competitions have been cancelled in this competition. Now, everyone, please leave!" the referee continued, his expression serious and unquestionable.

"Ah? Cancelled? Is that true? Why canceled?" A young practitioner in the audience shouted in surprise. He had been looking forward to the three-side profession competition and wanted to learn some new skills and techniques from it, but he didn't expect it to be cancelled suddenly.

"Cancellation may not be a bad thing. The three-side competition is so boring, who wants to watch it?" A person next to him curled his lips and said nonchalantly.

He felt that the games were long and boring and there was nothing exciting about them.

"I'm not happy with what you said. How can I learn the skills if it's cancelled?!" Another person retorted with a frown. He was a practitioner who was keen on improving his skills. Every three-side competition in a major competition was a rare learning opportunity for him.

When the audience heard that the sideline games were to be cancelled, some were happy, some were worried, and some took a nonchalant attitude.

They felt that the changes in the game had nothing to do with them and that they were just there to join in the fun.

"Then can we go home early? Should I be excited now? Or should I be sad? After all, these guys surrendered, and we will miss out on exciting games." Mu Xue tilted her head and said with a conflicted look on her face.

She had been looking forward to a wonderful match, but she didn't expect the game to end so quickly, and even the subsequent three sideline games were cancelled.

"Why does this competition seem so urgent, as if something big is going to happen." Yun Yufei frowned, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

He had been in the cultivation world for many years and knew very well that the arrangements of the competition would not change easily. This sudden change made him feel a little unusual.

"Oh, Yufei, don't think too much. Maybe it's just a matter of not wasting more time. Time is life, it is cultivation!" Ziyuan patted Yun Yufei's shoulder, trying to comfort him.

She didn't want this uneasy mood to spread within the team and hoped everyone could maintain a relaxed attitude.

"Okay..." Yun Yufei nodded slightly, but the doubts in his heart did not completely dissipate.

Since there were no more games to watch, the group had no choice but to return. They knew they had to prepare well for the game in five days.

What about Mu Xue? She is just a "passerby", not competing, just watching the game. She is like a tourist who comes here to travel, enjoying the fun brought by the game without having to bear the pressure of the game.

Five days passed in the blink of an eye, and they came to the Star Arena again.

This time, they were fully prepared and had discussed the order of appearance.

The first one-on-one match was played by Chu Cixiao. He was the best in the team and had strong strength. Everyone had full confidence in him.

The second two-on-two match is between Jianghu Meng and Jianghe Menglai. This pair of twin sisters have a tacit understanding in their cooperation, and their combined power can often unleash unexpected power.

For the third round, all seven of them would be together! They believed that with this arrangement, they would definitely achieve good results in the competition.

"They don't want to reveal too much of their strength in the first match, so they'll most likely still have Wang Ruixue on the field. To fight an opponent who uses a dagger, you have to use a knife or sword, so you'll be the one to play in the first match, Chu Cixiao."

The person who spoke looked at Chu Cixiao firmly, his eyes revealing his trust in him.

Chu Cixiao nodded slightly. He knew the importance of this game and understood the responsibility he shouldered.

"Team members from both academies, come on stage!" The referee's loud voice rang out in the Star Arena. The sound resonated in the air like thunder, instantly igniting the atmosphere of the entire venue.

"Chu Cixiao from Dragon and Tiger Academy." Chu Cixiao looked calm as he walked steadily onto the stage. His posture was as straight as a pine tree, and each step he took was accompanied by a confident rhythm, as if an invisible aura was spreading around him.

"Wang Ruixue from Luanfeng Academy!" Wang Ruixue was not to be outdone. She leaped onto the stage lightly, with a heroic look in her eyes. She stared intently at Chu Cixiao opposite her, holding her dagger tightly in her hand, as if it was her most loyal partner.

This time, neither of them said much nonsense, but just waited silently for the fight to begin.

Chu Cixiao, who had watched the match before, had some understanding of Wang Ruixue's strength, but it was only superficial. He knew that this opponent should not be underestimated and must not be taken lightly.

"The rules of the game... (billions of words omitted here... am I very conscientious? Hehe)" The referee read out the rules of the game as usual. Although the content was lengthy, everyone was already familiar with it. At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on the game that was about to begin.

"Start!" The referee gave the order, and the moment the game started, Chu Cixiao turned into a black shadow and rushed forward like a black lightning.

His eyes were sharp and he summoned his weapon without hesitation, which was a black knife.

As soon as the knife appeared, it seemed as if a mysterious force was spreading in the air. It was pitch black all over and emitted a deep luster, like the most mysterious black hole in the universe, as if it was going to suck in everything around it, giving people a feeling of being unfathomable.

Chu Cixiao's speed is extremely fast, and is not inferior to Wang Ruixue.

His ghostly sprint at the start startled Wang Ruixue, and she almost couldn't react.

Fortunately, she reacted quickly and at the critical moment, she managed to take out her weapon and struggled to deal with Chu Cixiao's first attack.

Although Chu Cixiao's first blow was blocked, he continued to attack and slashed several times in succession.

Each blow was accompanied by a sharp sound of wind, whistling towards Wang Ruixue.

Wang Ruixue gritted her teeth and tried her best to resist. Although she managed to block the attacks, this series of fierce attacks still forced her to retreat step by step.

She felt like a small boat in the midst of a strong wind and huge waves, which could be submerged by the surging attack at any time.

The advantage of a dagger is its lightness, which allows the user to be more flexible and agile in combat. However, at this moment, this lightness has become a disadvantage.

When the difference in strength between the two sides is not much, the disadvantage of a light dagger against a knife or sword becomes very obvious.

Every swing of the knife (sword) contained enormous power. Wang Ruixue needed to use more strength than the opponent to resist, and every collision made her arms slightly numb.

"Damn it! The opponent's weapon has some restraint on me. This advantage is also a disadvantage. I must make good use of this advantage to win this match. The opponent knows my strength, but I don't know his strength at all. I must test his strength first."

Wang Ruixue thought secretly in her heart, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes, and she tried hard to find a turning point in this tense battle.

After taking two blows from Chu Cixiao, she seized the opportunity and suddenly jumped back, trying to create some distance.

But what she didn't expect was that Chu Cixiao was like a dog-skin plaster that couldn't be shaken off, not giving her any chance at all. Once Wang Ruixue jumped away, Chu Cixiao would transform into a black shadow, moving to Wang Ruixue's side at an astonishing speed, and then continue to attack her face to face.

The surging attacks came one after another, leaving Wang Ruixue no chance to breathe.

"Damn it, I can't even close the gap. What should I do? I have no advantage against him. What kind of weird ability does this guy have? I need to launch a proper counterattack."

Wang Ruixue was extremely anxious, and beads of sweat covered her forehead.

In the process of constantly resisting attacks, she finally seized a fleeting opportunity.

She observed the rhythm of Chu Cixiao's attack and dodged Chu Cixiao's knife flexibly by turning sideways. Then, her eyes flashed and she took the opportunity to use the dagger in her hand to counterattack Chu Cixiao. This attack carried her determination to go all out.