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The few of them discussed some details about the joint team, such as the player selection criteria, training location, tactical formulation, etc., before dispersing and pretending nothing had happened to return to the audience to watch the game.
At this time, Xue Tianxing did not know that the leaders of the four major academies were secretly planning to form a joint team to deal with him.
He continued to stare intently at the competition stage, occasionally discussing the tactics of both sides with his companions, while silently planning his training plan for the coming year - no matter who his opponent was, only by constantly improving his own strength could he remain invincible in the Continental Soul Master Competition.
On the competition stage, the competition between Blazing Academy and Thunder Academy has entered a white-hot stage. Huo Wu released her third soul skill, trying to defeat her opponent in one fell swoop.
Cheers from the audience rose one after another, and the entire Tianshui Fighting Spirit Arena was immersed in a warm atmosphere.
The competition among the five elemental academies soon came to an end.
After the game, everyone came to a spacious hall in the Tianshui City Lord's Mansion under Mizunoe's arrangement.
In addition to the teachers and students from the five elemental academies, Xue Tianxing and his team were also invited to attend the post-match banquet.
The hall was brightly lit, the long table was filled with exquisite dishes and fine wines, and the air was filled with the aroma of food and cheerful conversation.
Teachers and students from various academies gathered in groups of three or four. Some were discussing the wonderful moments of the previous competition, some were exchanging their cultivation experiences, and some were catching up with old friends. Although the five elemental academies were competitors on weekdays, they were more like partners with the same roots, just like the three upper sects in the past. They supported each other and developed together in the soul master world of the Douluo Continent.
Most of the talented students in different colleges know each other.
After all, the annual Element Academy exchange activities are a stage for these young talents to showcase their talents.
Over time, everyone not only became familiar with each other's strengths but also gradually developed friendships.
Of course, there are those who have good relationships, and there are also those who have bad relationships. The most typical examples are Huo Wu from Chihuo Academy and Shui Binger from Tianshui Academy.
One is ice and the other is fire, with opposing attributes and completely different personalities - Huo Wu is arrogant and outspoken, and likes to compete in everything; Shui Bing'er is cold and steady, but also has a tenacious spirit that never admits defeat.
The two of them didn't get along since they first met, often bickering over trivial matters, and even getting extra serious with each other during discussions.
Later, Shui Bing'er left Tianshui City at the age of twelve and went to the Barak Kingdom. The two had not seen each other for several years, and this "Ice and Fire War" was temporarily calmed down.
But now that Shui Bing'er has returned to Tianshui City and they meet again on such an occasion, this long-dormant "war" naturally shows signs of reigniting.
Huo Wu had just sat down in her seat for a short while when her eyes were fixed on Shui Bing'er, who was not far away.
She put down the wine glass in her hand, stood up, and walked towards Shui Bing'er, followed by a familiar figure - Feng Xiaotian from Shinfeng Academy.
Ever since he met Huo Wu at an exchange event, Feng Xiaotian has become Huo Wu's "number one follower". No matter where Huo Wu goes, he will always follow her silently. Whatever Huo Wu asks for, he will satisfy it immediately. He is a real "big bootlicker".
Soon, Huo Wu brought Feng Xiaotian to Shui Bing'er and Xue Tianxing.
She looked Shui Bing'er up and down, a provocative smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she said:
"Who did I think this was? It's Shui Bing'er. I heard you went to the Barak Kingdom. How come you finally decided to come back?"
Shui Bing'er was talking to Xue Tianxing when she heard the familiar voice. She looked up and saw it was Huo Wu. She immediately understood the other party's intention.
She put down the cutlery in her hand, a faint smile on her face, but her tone was full of undisguised retort:
"I came back to see if some of you have made any progress in the past few years. I didn't expect that after all these years, you are still the same as before, far worse than me."
As she spoke, Shui Bing'er deliberately released a trace of soul power - although the Soul Sect's aura was not strong, it accurately enveloped Huo Wu.
Huo Wu's current soul power is level 39, which is one step away from becoming a Soul Master. Under the suppression of Shui Bing'er's soul power, she clearly felt a hint of pressure.
Huo Wu's expression darkened instantly, a hint of unwillingness flashing in her eyes:
"Don't be so proud! I just broke through to the Soul Sect a few days earlier. What's there to brag about? When I break through to the Soul Sect, I will definitely be stronger than you!"
"Yeah?"
Shui Bing'er raised her eyebrows, her tone full of contempt, and then continued to say to Huo Wu:
"I remember you saying the same thing a few years ago, but what happened? Now I'm level 47, and you're still stuck at level 39.
I think even if you break through to the Soul Sect level, you might not be able to catch up with me."
"You!"
Huo Wu was choked by Shui Bing'er's words and was speechless. Her hands were clenched into fists, and her chest heaved slightly with anger.
Feng Xiaotian, who was standing behind Huo Wu, saw this and immediately stepped forward and said to Shui Bing'er:
"Ms. Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu has been working very hard. You don't need to say that to her. Furthermore, cultivation speed isn't everything. Huo Wu's flame spirit has a very strong explosive power. Even if her spirit power is slightly weaker now, she won't necessarily lose to you."
"Feng Xiaotian, you have nothing to do here!"
Huo Wu turned around and glared at Feng Xiaotian, obviously not wanting Feng Xiaotian to interfere in the dispute between her and Shui Binger.
Feng Xiaotian was stunned for a moment, then he smiled gently and said to Huo Wu:
"I just don't want to see you get hurt."
Xue Tianxing stood aside, looking at the familiar "ice and fire confrontation" scene in front of him, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart - it seemed that the "grudge" between these two people could not be resolved in a short time.
He was worried that the quarrel would affect the atmosphere of the banquet, so he spoke to smooth things over:
"Alright, we've finally gathered together, there's no need to argue over such a small matter. Huo Wu, Shui Bing'er was just joking with you, don't take it to heart."
Huo Wu glanced at Xue Tianxing. She had long noticed the young man standing next to Shui Binger - he had an extraordinary temperament and unfathomable soul power. Just now in the audience, she heard the team leader say that this young man was the captain of the Barak team, Xue Tianxing, a Soul King of twelve or thirteen years old!
Facing such a person, although Huo Wu was proud, she did not dare to be too presumptuous.
She snorted coldly and said to Shui Bing'er:
"I'll let you go this time. Next time we spar, I'll definitely defeat you!"
After saying that, he turned around and left with Feng Xiaotian. Looking at Huo Wu's departing back, Shui Bing'er shook her head helplessly:
"It's still the same. Nothing has changed."
Shui Bing'er picked up the cutlery and put the previous episode behind her. She still snuggled up to Xue Tianxing and ate and drank with him.
The atmosphere in the hall remained lively, and teachers and students from various colleges continued to enjoy the post-match gathering. This small "Ice and Fire Battle" was just an insignificant episode in this grand event.