In the unique broadcasting room, the hostess in an evening dress walked gracefully to the center of the room. She thanked the guests in front of her and invited Mr. Fang Jinjue, the president of the National University Martial Arts Federation, to come to the stage.
The big screen behind her began to play highlights of the 16 qualified teams.
"Mr. Fang, you look more hale and hearty." Seeing Fang Jinjue come to her side, the hostess smiled and greeted him.
Fang Jinjue, with white hair and a youthful face, was very good-looking. He smiled and said, "Little Fan, I remember you said the same thing last year."
"Isn't that right? It means that you are getting more spirited and younger! " In terms of eloquence, ten Fang Jinjue were no match for the hostess, Fan Leqi. She changed the topic and said with a smile, "Mr. Fang, I think this year's national competition will be more exciting than before!"
"How can you be so sure when the lots haven't been drawn yet?" Fang Jinjue asked back.
"It's obvious! Zhen Huansheng from Guangnan and Ann Chaoyang from Huahai will graduate in July. Are they willing to be suppressed by Peng Leyun and leave the university martial arts circle in glory? They were the top Professional Seventh Pin fighters in last year's national competition. This year, they are making a comeback and may be able to go further. Besides, with the growth of geniuses like Huahai, Piao Yuan, Guangnan and Li Xiaoyuan, they are likely to win the championship! "Fan Leqi said with great familiarity.
Piao Yuan from Huahai was one year older than Lou Cheng and Lin Que.
"What's the difference between this and the previous two years?" Fang Jinjue asked knowingly, with deep wrinkles at the corners of his eyes.
Fan Leqi said with a smile, "But I think the gap between them and Shanbei Capital has narrowed! And this year, it's not just them. The Martial Arts Clubs of Hudong University and Guoyang University were able to advance to the next round as the first in their own division, suppressing the traditional first place. It's enough to show that they're extraordinary. They're all candidates who could create an upset and enter the top four!
"In addition, don't look down on the second place team in the division. There are two dark horses this year. One is Mingdao University, which almost made Guangnan lose the game. The three He brothers have finally shown their brilliance, and there is still room for improvement in their tactical formation."
In front of the computer screen, Lou Cheng and the others nodded slightly. They had all heard of Mingdao University, which had almost created a miracle.
Mingdao University was not a strong martial arts school. In the past, it was almost the same as Songcheng University, which was in decline. It was not until He Yifang, the eldest of the three He brothers, entered the school as a Professional Ninth Pin martial artist.
The following year, the twins He Erlong and He Santai also entered Mingdao University. Although they were only Grade One at the start of the semester, they soon reached Grade Nine in October.
The development of the three brothers couldn't be compared to Lin Que's, but they couldn't be underestimated either. He Yifang had entered the Dan stage in the second half of his second year and was now in his third year. He Santai had succeeded in Force Concentration before the district competition, leaving only He Erlong who was still at the top of the Professional Ninth Pin.
It was true that they were not strong enough to cause trouble to Guangnan University. However, as a martial arts aristocratic family, He Clan had inherited the Heaven and Earth Mortal World Sword Formation. Since the beginning of their cultivation, the three brothers had been cultivating tacit understanding and practicing this formation. Therefore, they could barely display the beginner-level formation in front of the Inhuman Level.
For them, one plus one plus one was definitely greater than three, or even four, or even five!
In the beginning, the three brothers, who were only at the Professional Ninth Pin level, couldn't do anything to Zhen Huansheng and were defeated by Guangnan's advantage in numbers. When He Yifang and He Santai both entered the Eighth Pin Dan stage and the formation's power multiplied, they stood out and almost defeated Guangnan.
In short, no matter how strong their opponents were, the three brothers would definitely apply for the special competition system and fight side by side.
"This reminds me of a line." Listening to the hostess Fan Leqi's introduction, Cai Zongming said with a smile, "One on one, you fight us alone. Gang fight, the three of us gang up on you."
In the midst of Talker's cold joke, Fang Jinjue looked at Fan Leqi and said, "Mingdao is indeed a dark horse, and there's a lot of room for imagination. There are still two and a half months before the final round. He Erlong has the chance to enter the Dan stage. If he succeeds, the Heaven and Earth Mortal World Sword Formation formed by three Professional Eighth Pin fighters in the Dan stage is worth looking forward to."
"Mr. Fang, you also agree with me, don't you?" Fan Leqi deliberately said in a coquettish voice, "And the other dark horse is even more worth looking forward to. Songcheng University Martial Arts Club is listed as the favorite to win the championship! Haha, Shanbei and the Capital's popularity index is ten streets ahead of the other teams. Well, Shanbei is even leading the Capital by a large margin. "
"Mr. Fang, what do you think of Songcheng University Martial Arts Club? Lou Cheng showed the combat strength of a weak Professional Sixth Pin, and Lin Que is more than enough to be a top Professional Eighth Pin fighter. Besides, with their speed of improvement, they'll probably go further in April, or more than one step. "
Fang Jinjue said with a smile, "I've been paying attention to Songcheng University. I can responsibly say that they are definitely strong contenders for the top four in this national competition. As for the championship, it's not impossible. For example, Shanbei and the Capital will encounter each other in the semifinals."
"Mr. Fang, you really think highly of them!" Fan Leqi suddenly sighed and said, "It's a pity that Songcheng University is not a seeded team, nor is it the first in the division. They can only be ranked in the third tier, and will definitely encounter the strong teams in the first two tiers. If they are beaten black and blue before they can advance, it will be very dangerous for them in the quarterfinals."
Lou Cheng, Yan Zheke, and the others were a little worried. However, the rules of the draw had already been announced, and they had more or less accepted the reality, so it didn't affect their mood.
"Little Fan, don't say that. You can say it the other way around. Songcheng University is in the third tier, and they're not the only ones who have a headache. Whichever group draws them will be the group of death!" Fang Jinjue joked.
"You're right!" Sun Jian laughed out loud.
"Give a thumbs up to Mr. Fang!" Cai Zongming said exaggeratedly.
With his arms crossed in front of his chest, Lin Que stood quietly in the corner with a suspicious smirk on his face.
Lou Cheng and Yan Zheke looked at each other and saw the smiles on each other's faces.
Since there was no way to change the rules, then let's just enjoy the rules!
We, the "newborn calves", are not afraid of tigers. It's the other teams that should be afraid of them!
Fan Leqi and Fang Jinjue talked about the key teams with the help of the dialogue, and then briefly introduced the rules of the draw at the end.
There were three tiers in the draw. The first tier was the top four of the previous competition, and they would enter groups A, B, C, and D as the seeded teams. The second tier was the first in their division, and the third tier was the rest of the teams.
"Now, let's invite Mr. Fang to draw the first tier team for us." Fan Leqi pointed at the box in front of her. "The first one is the seeded team of Group A."
Fang Jinjue put her hand into the box and took out a round ball. She showed it while reading aloud,
"Capital College."
Group A, Capital College Martial Arts Club.
"Group B, Guangnan University Martial Arts Club …"
"Group C, Shanbei University Martial Arts Club …"
"Group D, Huahai University Martial Arts Club …"
After drawing the first tier team, Fang Jinjue cupped her hands and left the stage. Fan Leqi invited another guest to draw the second tier team.
"Group A, Guoyang University Martial Arts Club …"
"Group B, Jinfeng University Martial Arts Club …"
"Group C, Jiuqu University Martial Arts Club …"
"Group D, Hudong University Martial Arts Club …"
After the second tier, there would be eight teams in the third tier. Two rounds would be drawn according to the order of groups A, B, C, and D.
At this moment, Li Mao and the others, who had been leisurely watching the show, subconsciously changed their sitting posture and slowed down their breathing.
The guest stepped on the stage, exchanged a few words with Fan Leqi, and put his hand into the box.
"Group A, Hexi University Martial Arts Club …"
"Group B, Moshang University Martial Arts Club …"
"Group C, Huatian University Martial Arts Club …"
"Group D, Group D …" The guest paused and suddenly became louder. "Songcheng University Martial Arts Club!"
"Wow, the group of death is here!" Fan Leqi exclaimed.
With Huahai and Hudong … Lou Cheng was neither surprised nor disappointed. For this reason, it didn't matter which group they drew. Although Hudong might be a little stronger than Jiuqu University, it was limited.
"Not bad. We didn't draw Shanbei again." Li Mao exhaled, and the others echoed.
The guest reached out his hand again for the second round of drawing.
"Group A, Hanbei University Martial Arts Club …"
"Group B, Iron Capital University Martial Arts Club …"
"Group C, Xinghai University …"
At this point, the final result was self-evident. Fan Leqi opened her eyes wide and muttered to herself,
"Super group of death …"
The guest dutifully took out the last ball and showed it to the camera.
"Group D, Mingdao University Martial Arts Club!"
…
In Huahai University Martial Arts Club, after hearing the result, the tall and indifferent Xing Jingjing instinctively looked at the club president not far away.
Ann Chaoyang had long, artistic hair. He was quite good-looking and had a bit of scholarly aura. His appearance was quite outstanding, but his eyes were always sleepy and slightly squinted, as if he was dozing off.
"Songcheng University …" He only repeated the name in a low voice.
Beside him, Piao Yuan, who looked like a monk with a shaved head, grinned. "Songcheng University, Hudong, Mingdao. Tsk tsk, I'm really looking forward to it …"
His facial features were ferocious, and he unconsciously changed the order of the draw.
…
Inside Hudong University, the atmosphere was quite tense. Obviously, no one had expected to draw a super group of death.
The leader, Yu Zhi, shook all the fat on his body and clenched his fist.
"Songcheng University …"
He looked like a sumo wrestler. His fat was piled up but not soft. It looked very greasy and bouncy.
…
In a male dormitory of Mingdao University, He Yifang and He Erlong looked at each other with a dignified expression. He Santai lowered his head and typed furiously on the screen of his mobile phone, engrossed in the game.
…
"Phew, super group of death …" Sun Jian exhaled a mouthful of foul air.
"What are you afraid of? We've already beaten Shanbei. Do you think they're stronger than Shanbei? " Lou Cheng looked around and took the initiative to speak. "Since Shanbei is not stronger than us, we have a chance to win. Since we have a chance to win, there's no need to feel disappointed! Anyway, it's our first time to participate in this competition. We're not afraid of losing face! Didn't we say before that there's only one word for this national competition … "
He paused and then shouted together with Lin Que and Yan Zheke,
"Fight!"
Fight as hard as you can!
After shouting the slogan, Lou Cheng saw that Shu Rui was filming something else. He hurriedly held Yan Zheke's hand and made eye contact with her. He didn't hide his expectation of facing a strong opponent.
This April, the national competition!
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