Eight dazzling pillars of light rushed towards the horizon, piercing through the clouds as they were clearly visible within a hundred mile radius.
The eight pillars of light were red, green, black and yellow. As the pillars of light intertwined, it appeared rather spectacular.
Everyone tightly stared at the eight pillars of light as cries of surprise rang out one after another. Every single one of those voices was filled with dense expectations.
Under the cries of surprise that blotted the skies, Mu Chen looked towards the sky. His gaze was locked onto another scarlet-red pillar of light, before slowly shifting down, before finally resting on a group dressed in green robes.
Standing at the head of that group, Liu Qingyun stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze similarly fixed onto Mu Chen's group.
The opponent of Mu Chen's group this time was actually the group from the Azure Heavens Spiritual Academy.
"Huff."
Shen Cangsheng and the rest quietly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, they didn't encounter Wen Qingxuan in the first round. After all, Wu Ling and the rest had some friendly relations with each other. Fighting in the first round, regardless of who was eliminated, wasn't something that they wanted to see.
As for the group from the Azure Heavens Spiritual Academy, from a certain angle, they could be considered as Ji Xuan's allies. Therefore, they could also be considered as their enemies. Now that they had encountered them, it was a good opportunity to teach them a good lesson.
Shen Cangsheng and the rest could still clearly remember how Liu Qingyun had helped Ji Xuan to threaten Mu Chen in the previous elimination round. If not for the latter having similar means, the outcome might have been rather bad.
Mu Chen's gaze shifted from Liu Qingyun's group to look at the other matchups. In the next instant, he was slightly startled as he discovered that the opponent of Ji Xuan's group was actually the Undefeated Spiritual Academy's group, led by Wen Busheng.
Amongst the eight powerful teams, the Undefeated Spiritual Academy's strength should be the weakest. According to common sense, it should be impossible for a team from a Spiritual Academy with such strength to make it into the Top 8.
However, Wen Busheng had achieved this step. Regardless of the outcome, he would definitely become the glory of the Undefeated Spiritual Academy.
Mu Chen looked at Wen Busheng. This man's expression was the same as usual. He didn't seem depressed because he was unlucky enough to meet a troublesome opponent like Ji Xuan.
At this time, Mu Chen did not give him any help. He could only cheer for him in his heart.
Wen Qingxuan's opponent was the group from the Nine Cauldrons Spiritual Academy that had been defeated by Luo Li, with Fang Yun as their leader.
The last group.
What surprised Mu Chen the most was this.
Because of that group's duel.
It was actually the Wu Ling Academy's Wu Ling and the Blood God Academy's River Of Blood.
Mu Chen did not have the slightest favourable impression towards the River Of Blood. In fact, he even had some killing intent in his heart. That's because those fellows were clearly here for Luo Li.
River Of Blood had always been a little strange.
He had always been a little strange. In the elimination round, he did not reveal his true strength. But even so, he still managed to easily enter the top eight. From this, it could be seen how powerful he was.
Similarly, Wu Ling wasn't someone easy to deal with. Just like Xue Tianhe, he was also in the elimination round.
In the elimination round, he did not reveal his true strength. Clearly, he had concealed his strength.
Now that the two teams that had concealed their strength had actually clashed together, the outcome would be a little confusing.
"We're really unlucky to encounter Ji Xuan the moment we arrived." Behind Wen Busheng, his teammate spoke with a bitter expression.
"We've already benefited from being able to enter the Top 8." Wen Busheng smiled as he stared at Ji Xuan.
However, there wasn't much fear in his eyes. On the contrary, there was a smear of blazing fighting intent.
"So, we just have to do our best. It wasn't easy for us to get here, so we have to fight for our Undefeated Spiritual Academy's face, right?"
Seeing how calm Wen Busheng was, his four teammates gradually calmed down and grinned. Indeed, it was already out of everyone's expectations that their Undefeated Spiritual Academy could enter the Top 8. Regardless of whether they won or lost, they wouldn't suffer a loss. Anyways, they just had to do their best.
"That's good. Let us see exactly how strong this group from the Saint Spiritual Academy is!"
"They're actually defeated by Luo Li."
Wen Qingxuan lazily glanced at Fang Yun's team as she lightly flung her rosy lips aside. Thereafter, she looked at the four beautiful girls behind her and said, "You guys have to fight for me. If we lose, don't blame me for being ruthless when we return to Wanhuang Lingyuan!"
She extended her jade-like hand and clenched her fist. Her originally ferocious appearance was revealed on her beautiful face, but it was exceptionally charming without any deterrence.
"Hehe, got it."
Le 'er, Pin' er and the others smiled tenderly when they heard this. Their smiles were like flowers, and it was extremely moving.
However, when Fang Yun's team saw their expressions, they bitterly smiled. Even Fang Yun's face was a little unsightly. Facing an opponent like Wen Qingxuan, he must have felt a lot of pressure.
"Blood God Academy?"
Wu Ling narrowed his eyes as he looked at the team that was donned in blood-red robes. A smear of pondering flashed across his face that was as delicate as a girl. He had no idea why, but Xue Tianhe gave him a faint feeling of danger.
"Those fellows don't seem to be simple."
Wu Yingying stood behind Wu Ling as she spoke with a grave expression. Their Wu Ling Academy's team had clearly gone through a reorganization at the last moment, which was the reason why Wu Yingying was here.
Wu Ling lightly nodded his head as he gently flicked his fingers and said with a calm expression, "Leave the River Of Blood to me. You guys perform steadily and try not to make any mistakes."
Hearing his words, Wu Yingying and the rest nodded their heads.
While the eight teams on the Golden Battle Stairs were secretly discussing and sizing up their opponents, whispers rang out from the various Spiritual Academies outside the Golden Battle Stage. However, no one could easily come to a conclusion.
Although the Top 8 of the elimination round had their rankings, everyone knew that the elimination round was just an elimination round. Those top-tiered teams definitely wouldn't reveal all of their strength in the elimination round. Therefore, it didn't mean that the Champion of the elimination round would be the winner.
It wasn't rare for a team to be ranked 8th in the elimination round to win the championship in the past Great Spiritual Academy Tournaments.
However, no matter what, the finals this time around would definitely be exceptionally exciting. Among the four groups, who would be able to advance into the top four? This was something that practically everyone was very curious about.
Up in the sky, the five Deans all had different expressions on their faces when they saw the distribution. However, none of them revealed an overly worried expression. It must be because they were rather confident in their own academy's team.
"Since the distribution is done, then the eight teams will go up the stage."
Dean Tensei's faint voice resounded. Shortly after, he waved his hand and the massive Golden Battle Stage suddenly split into four Golden Battle Stages that were nearly ten thousand feet in size.
Every single Battle Stage was split into five pieces. The Battle Stage was emitting a golden lustre, as if it was forged from gold, making it extremely sturdy.
"The rules of this time's quarterfinals will be seven points. For each team, if one member is defeated, the opponent will receive one point. If the team leader is defeated, the opponent will receive three points, for a total of seven points. When the results are out, the team that has obtained the most points will have the qualification to advance to the top four."
"Seven points, the Captain is actually worth three points."
Mu Chen was a little shocked. With a total of seven points, the Captain alone accounted for more than half of it. Thus, one could see the importance of the Captain. Basically, as long as a team could defeat the opponent's Captain, then the outcome would be determined, unless all four of his team members were defeated.
"Did all of you hear me clearly?" Up in the sky, Dean Tiansheng looked down at everyone and said slowly.
The eight teams nodded their heads.
"Since that's the case, then go up the stage." Dean Tensei waved his hand.
Rustle!
The eight teams flew out at the same time and in a few flickers, they landed on the four massive Golden Battle Stages under countless excited gazes.
Mu Chen's team of five appeared on the leftmost Golden Battle Stage.
"I'll deal with Liu Qingyun." Mu Chen looked at Luo Li, Shen Cangsheng and the rest as he spoke.
After the reorganization of their team, their lineup wasn't inferior to any of the top eight teams. Because of Luo Li's existence, they were even stronger. However, due to the seven points system, the Captain's points were the most important. Thus, there were some unstable factors. Once the Captain was defeated, the team would basically be done for.
Therefore, Mu Chen had to personally deal with the strongest Liu Qingyun. Although he understood that Liu Qingyun wasn't someone easy to deal with, he wasn't afraid of any opponent at this time.
"Be careful."
Luo Li lightly nodded her head as she reminded. Liu Qingyun wasn't simple. He was a genius from the Wind Spirit Clan, a clan with a long history. It wouldn't be easy to deal with him.
Mu Chen nodded his head.
Seeing this, Luo Li and the other three did not speak any further. Their figures moved and appeared on the other four Battle Stages.
Mu Chen stood alone on the incomparably massive Golden Battle Stage. Outside the Battle Stage, there was an endless sea of people. Earth-Shattering cheers swept out like waves.
The atmosphere in this space seemed to be boiling.
Huff.
Affected by the boiling atmosphere, Mu Chen deeply inhaled a mouthful of air as the blood in his body started to circulate faster. Blazing battle intent gushed out from his black pupils like a tidal wave.
Whoosh!
Whooshing sounds resounded as an azure figure mysteriously appeared on the vast Golden Battle Stage. Liu Qingyun had his hands behind his back as he indifferently looked over. Shortly after, he faintly smiled.
"Mu Chen, I'm here to stop you."