Stop pretending, I'm a security guard, a five-star general!

Ultimately, the match between Shanhe University and Qilu University proceeded as scheduled.

In a fierce battle, Shanhe University narrowly defeated its opponent and successfully advanced to the semi-finals.

After the match, Zhuo Ding, the captain of Shanhe University and known as the "Golden Left Hand," excitedly delivered his victory speech:

"Reaching the semi-finals is already a success!"

The following day was the final day of the quarterfinals.

Jiangzhou City College will face off against Shanghai University.

This match was considered to be the one with the most significant disparity in strength on paper.

However, before the competition, about 10% of people still believed that Jiangzhou City College had a chance of winning.

After all, this dark horse had already created one miracle after another.

Even if the opponent is very strong,

However, they believe that Jiangzhou City College is not entirely without a chance.

However, most people believe that Jiangzhou City Academy has absolutely no chance of winning this match.

It's not because Jiangzhou City Academy is too weak,

It's because the universities in Shanghai are too strong.

As a top-tier university ranking third in the country, second only to Teikyo University and Ryuha University,

They couldn't imagine that Shanghai University could possibly lose.

Amidst thunderous cheers from the audience, the players from both teams began to enter the arena.

The team members from Shanghai University stood tall and proud, looking confident and determined to win.

On the other side, the team members from Jiangzhou City College all appeared calm and composed, showing no signs of tension or anxiety in the face of a formidable opponent.

Clearly, both sides believed they could defeat their opponent in this match!

"Captain, do you still have faith in Jiangzhou City Academy?"

In the audience, Lin Haitao, the vice-captain of Longxia University, looked at Ye Fan and asked.

Ye Fan nodded: "That's right."

Lin Haitao was somewhat surprised upon hearing this:

"Even if this Ye Chen is hiding his strength, he is still from a third-tier college. Can he really compare to Shanghai University?"

After all, even a strong university like Longxia University wouldn't dare say they could easily beat Shanghai University; at most, it would be a 70/30 chance.

However, Ye Fan simply spoke calmly:

"A hero's origins are irrelevant; this Ye Chen is definitely not as simple as you think."

Lin Haitao remained noncommittal, feeling that the captain was worrying excessively.

Just then, out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly caught sight of a group of people walking towards them.

"Captain, people from Imperial University have arrived."

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan looked in the direction of the voice and saw Qin Yu, the captain of Imperial University, walking towards them with a smile on his face, followed by his teammates.

When the Longxia University team members saw the people from Dijing University walking towards them, their eyes narrowed slightly, a cold glint flashing in them.

In the next semi-final, their two teams will be opponents.

They didn't believe the other party was there for a friendly exchange.

"Oh my, this must be the famous captain of Longxia University, Ye Fan."

Qin Yu started off with enthusiasm, but although he was smiling, his smile gave off a malicious feeling.

Ye Fan said calmly:

"Captain Qin, please speak frankly."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu glanced around, then waved to Ye Fan:

"Captain Ye, may I have a word with you in private?"

"Ok?"

Ye Fan was slightly taken aback, not understanding what the other party wanted to do.

Upon hearing this, the Longxia University team members all became wary, with Lin Haitao directly advising Ye Fan:

"Captain, don't go! That old sixth brother has too many dirty tricks up his sleeve. I'm afraid he'll try something dirty with you!"

Qin Yu:? ? ?

Damn?

When did Lao Tzu's reputation become so bad?

Qin Yu coughed slightly, somewhat embarrassed, and raised four fingers to swear:

"Rest assured, I guarantee with my integrity that I will absolutely not resort to any underhanded tactics this time. If I break this promise, may my brothers Liu Damao and Li Xiaoke be struck by lightning!"

"Ah!"

Thousands of miles away, Liu Damao and Li Xiaoke suddenly sneezed at the same time, and immediately began to curse:

"Damn it! That bastard Qin Yu swore an oath to me again!"

Everyone: "..."

Hearing Qin Yu's oath, everyone's lips twitched.

Being your brother is truly a blessing for them.

"Fine, I'll just listen to what you have to say to me."

After saying that, Ye Fan followed Qin Yu to the side.

"Tell me, what do you want to say?"

Qin Yu leaned close to Ye Fan's ear and whispered:

"Should our two teams team up to throw a match and make a fortune?"

Ye Fan: ?

Seeing Ye Fan's suddenly widened pupils, Qin Yu assumed he hadn't understood and continued in a low voice:

"I've calculated it. If our two teams team up to throw a match, we can make at least 500 billion!"

"Wouldn't it be great if our two teams split the game 50/50?"

"How about it, do you do it?"

Ye Fan's lips twitched slightly as he spoke:

"First, we would never engage in such a despicable act as match-fixing. Second, just now, the Emperor has ordered the cancellation of all betting on this tournament."

"What!? The contest has been cancelled!?"

Qin Yu was taken aback upon hearing this, and quickly took out his phone to check the betting website, only to find that the website had indeed been shut down.

"Do not!!!"

Qin Yu was struck dumb, completely stunned.

Ye Fan shook his head, somewhat speechless.

Good grief, they approached their opponents before the match and said they wanted to throw it together.

Is this something a human being would do?

Meanwhile, offstage, the competition officially began amidst the host's passionate commentary.

The team members from Jiangzhou City College were gathered together, while their captain, Ye Chen, was whispering something.

Because this might involve some tactical arrangements, the cameras on the sidelines were filming from a distance and did not record what they said.

Everyone assumed that it was Captain Ye Chen cheering on his teammates.

But in fact...

"The higher-ups think we've been too strong in the previous matches and that it might arouse suspicion, so everyone should hold back in this match and accept defeat if necessary."

"Yes!"

The team members from Jiangzhou City College nodded in unison.

Soon, the first singles challenge began.

Both teams sent out their own players.

Although the two players traded blows during the match, the Shanghai University player ultimately prevailed and won the game.

Although, as expected, Shanghai University won the first match, it still surprised everyone present.

I thought it would be a one-sided victory, but I didn't expect the Jiangzhou City Academy team to fight so hard against their opponents. They really have the strength.

Subsequently, Jiangzhou City College lost the second and third matches in a row, bringing the score to 3-0, with Shanghai University taking the lead in the match.

Seeing this, the supporters who had still held a sliver of hope for Jiangzhou City College sighed in despair.

It seems that a miracle is ultimately not going to happen.

After all, the strongest captain and vice-captain of Shanghai University haven't even made their appearance yet, and the score is already 3-0. Clearly, Jiangzhou City Academy's tournament journey has come to an end.