Chapter 204: It’s Your Win If You Can Withstand This Sword Strike

In the second round of solo mode, beastmaster Bai Qiqi took the stage to face off against Lanshan High School's core member, Zhou Yunong.

There was no suspense in this match as Bai Qiqi was defeated once again. The stuttering beauty had managed to secure a win in the previous round, but her losing streak resumed in this match.

Perhaps angered by Li Xiaofei instantly defeating Zhou Heng, Zhou Yunong responded by revealing his full strength in the beastmaster duel, overwhelming Bai Qiqi with a tidal wave of beasts in less than a minute.

Bai Qiqi felt a bit frustrated as she stepped down from the light core cockpit. However, her fighting spirit remained unshaken, and she wasn’t discouraged. She could imagine the streamers and commentators mocking her performance at this very moment.

In fact, ever since she joined the starting lineup, the online criticism had never ceased. The focus was always on her appearance and her series of defeats. The prevailing conclusion was that she was just a pretty face—a vase Red Flag High School had pushed forward to attract attention and views.

Some even spread rumors romantically linking her with Li Xiaofei, claiming she used her looks to secure her position as a starter. But Bai Qiqi didn’t care about any of that. Though she didn’t grow up in the dire conditions of a slum, being raised in a single-parent household had exposed her to plenty of hardships. Over the years, these challenges had forged a resilient heart within her seemingly delicate exterior.

"Keep it up." Li Xiaofei was the first to approach Bai Qiqi. "Losing to Zhou Yunong is nothing to be ashamed of. You were the first to push him to use his full strength."

"I-I-I know. N-n-next time, I’ll definitely win," Bai Qiqi said, lifting her delicate little face with determination as she clenched her fists.

Fang Buyi, Bai Longfei, Ren Dong, and Yan Chiyu also gathered around to encourage the young beauty.

"Watch me win a match for us," said the freckled loli, Ren Dong confidently.

The next battle was between the medics.

"Your opponent is a Limit Breaking Realm monster," Li Xiaofei warned. "Don’t underestimate him."

Ren Dong blinked and said with a playful smile, "Don’t worry, I’ve got a secret weapon."

What was her secret weapon? It was none other than the Medicine King Divine Manual. After the match began, Ren Dong was able to use a mysterious concoction crafted from the Medicine King Divine Manual to take down the Limit Breaking Realm medic Dong Bao in just thirty minutes, shocking Li Xiaofei.

What the...?!

The condensed version of the Medicine King Divine Manual that Little Aunt gave me only contained a few poison formulas that could only affect those at the Qi Refining Realm unless they ingested it. How did this freckled loli manage to defeat someone at the Realm Limit Breaking stage?

The audience, along with the media and commentators, were equally shocked.

"Incredible! Unbelievable! Ren Dong from Red Flag High School has defeated Dong Bao from Lanshan High School."

"Before this round, Ren Dong was considered a third-tier star in the league, with half her fame coming from her cute and petite appearance. Most of her fans were drawn to her looks. But Dong Bao is a bona fide superstar! He was responsible for much of Lanshan High School's undefeated streak in previous matches. This was supposed to be a match without any surprises, but the result has left everyone dumbfounded."

"We're not sure what Ren Dong did, but she seems to have unveiled a new toxic formula."

"Red Flag High School has now won two out of three matches."

"The pressure is now squarely on Lanshan High School."

"Li Xiaofei breaking Lanshan High School's undefeated streak was somewhat expected, but Ren Dong... she's performed a miracle."

Commentators were all exclaiming in astonishment.

Shen Yan added, "This is the catfish effect. Li Xiaofei's arrival has given Red Flag High School hope for a rise and has inspired the other team members. Ren Dong has grown rapidly, and with this battle, our mushroom loli has officially entered the ranks of superstars... and it's all thanks to Li Xiaofei."

"That's right, the boss is spot on," chimed in his long-legged, black-stockinged assistant, echoing her sentiments earnestly.

In the livestream, the hundreds of thousands of viewers didn't hesitate to express their doubts.

Good job, well-deserved praise.

As expected of you, Shen Dog.

I didn't think anyone could praise people from this angle.

Little You, if you're being held hostage, just blink.

Hostage? No way! Black Stockings You is now Li Xiaofei's number one fan, okay?

Countless comments flooded the screen.

After Ren Dong finished her battle, she immediately rushed back to the preparation area and gave Li Xiaofei a big hug. She even clung to him like a koala, further supporting Shen Yan’s argument.

The fourth match went as expected. Bai Longfei honorably lost to Lanshan High School's top star, Lao Shen. This brought the score to 2:2 after the first four matches in solo mode. The outcome of the final match became crucial.

In this decisive match, Red Flag High School's representative was the former Soul of Red Flag, Yan Chiyu while Lanshan High School sent out their second main fighter, Zhou Mi.

As a superstar in the league, Zhou Mi's reputation was nearly on par with that of his older brother, Zhou Heng. Zhou Mi had cut down countless opponents with his powerful two-handed sword, maintaining a 100 percent win rate so far this season.

Yan Chiyu, who had recently returned from injury, had performed well in the previous round of the league. However, her previous opponent had been too weak and hadn’t provided much insight into her current strength.

"Evenly matched!"

"Both AI predictions and expert panel votes suggest this will be a 50-50 battle."

"In terms of audience voting, Zhou Mi has the higher support rate, as Lanshan High School boasts more supporters."

"Zhou Mi and Yan Chiyu have faced each other three times, with Zhou Mi losing all three. But now the tides have turned. Zhou Mi has undergone New Martial Arts surgery and broken through four shackles, while there’s been no news of Yan Chiyu breaking any shackles. How much strength Yan Chiyu can display in her second battle after recovering from her injuries remains uncertain."

Predictions flew in from all sides as the battle began.

To everyone's surprise, the system randomly selected the map Blazing Chang'an Street once again. The burning buildings, charred corpses...

Zhou Mi appeared in a modern, tight-fitting combat suit, dragging a massive sword behind him. The sword was an enormous 2.3 meters long and 75 centimeters wide. It looked like a door panel.

"Let’s decide the winner with one strike." He immediately broke the shackles on his hands and waist.

He broke through two shackles at once. Energy flared brilliantly as the powerful starforce qi waves surged from him, creating visible shockwaves that radiated in all directions, sweeping toward Yan Chiyu.

Yan Chiyu, with her short hair and jade-like face, stood in her Red Flag High School uniform. She summoned a cracked, damaged sword from the burning street nearby into her hand with a simple gesture.

"Alright," Yan Chiyu said calmly, "If you can withstand this sword strike, I'll consider it your win."

The entire audience erupted in shock.

So bold?