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"Little girl, you asked for this."
"If you lose later, you'll live with me on the mountain until you're eighteen."
As if hearing the little girl's incredulous voice, a pleasant sound came from the communication crystal, tinged with a hint of mischief.
It was as if he was eagerly anticipating the little girl, who was currently pleading, to lose the match.
"Ah, Grandfather!"
"Just come live with you for a while, I still have five years until I'm eighteen!"
"But I won't lose!"
Lan Xi'er, who wasn't under much pressure, immediately became fully alert.
She had been to the mountain before; besides herbs, there were only soul beasts and her grandfather.
Making her cultivate there for five years without coming down the mountain—wouldn't that be the end of her?
"It's good to have confidence."
"Then I'll be watching."
"Little Wuji, win against them, and then keep them here."
"The outcome of the match isn't the main point, but not a single one of them can be allowed to leave."
"Something unexpected might happen later; be prepared."
Lan Tian's voice continued, not only informing Lan Xi'er but also giving Zhao Wuji his mission.
This also made everyone realize that today's events were unusual.
Perhaps the original plan was to let Dugu Yan crush them.
Now, things had to change a bit.
It made Lan Xi'er wonder if she had been too willful.
But since her grandfather had agreed, he must have been confident.
So, all she had to do was go on stage and win.
"Yes, old man."
Zhao Wuji nodded excitedly.
He thought of that figure, like an immortal, like a saint.
It had been a long time since he had seen that person take action.
He didn't know what level their strength had reached.
Perhaps, today would be the chance.
As the communication crystal disconnected, everyone's spirits were still very high.
The only thing that remained unchanged was their determination to win.
Each one held their breath, as if they would rather die on the stage than lose.
The Shrek Academy people were confused; why did it feel like their opponents were all about to devour them?
"You've all seen the situation. Although the old man said that, you are not allowed to lose."
Zhao Wuji spoke with immense pressure; at this moment, he wished he could go on stage himself.
If conditions allowed, he would definitely go up and punch them a few times.
But there were other matters, and it was indeed possible.
The others also nodded repeatedly.
No one from Blue Silver Academy questioned Lan Tian further; they didn't need to know any inside information.
They only knew that Lan Tian needed them to do something, and that was enough.
Many students in the academy came from ordinary families; being here now meant they had almost crossed several social classes.
Their gratitude towards Blue Silver Academy and Lan Tian was evident.
Now that they had a chance to prove themselves, they naturally wouldn't miss it.
In the arena, Zhao Wuji and the others finalized their battle plan, quickly coordinating with the Shrek Academy team. Once ready, they could go onto the stage; there were specific procedures for all of that.
Meanwhile, in a private box on the upper floor.
Lan Tian had already arrived.
Leaning on his Blue Silver staff, he sat by the window, looking down at the gathered crowd.
He hadn't seen Blue Silver Academy like this in a long time.
Across from him were a pair of twin brothers.
Due to the robust vitality of plant-type soul masters,
the two, despite being fifty years old, still looked like they were in their twenties or thirties, with features resembling a younger Lan Tian.
Lan Zheng and Lan Lu were Lan Tian's youngest sons, and also his most talented. It had taken him quite a bit of effort to have them.
Lan Tian had a total of thirteen children, each one more talented than the last.
This was also why he was fond of having children during a certain period.
It was another path, so to speak.
His worst son, his eldest, only had innate soul power of level three.
The best, Lan Zheng and Lan Lu, both had innate full soul power. Now, at only fifty years old, their soul power had already caught up to his, and they were on the verge of breaking through to Titled Douluo.
Moreover, the two were telepathically connected and could use a martial soul fusion skill, giving them the combat power of an ordinary Titled Douluo.
They currently served as the dean and vice-dean of Blue Silver Academy.
Lan Zheng put away the communication crystal.
The little girl, though endearing, had to understand the timing.
Clearly, his father's matters were more important now.
"Dad, what's so important that you had to rush over yourself?"
"If there's anything, just have Aunt Lan tell us, and we can handle it."
"Exactly, just tell us what needs to be taken care of."
Lan Zheng and Lan Lu spoke one after another, their expressions serious.
Although they had followed instructions and come over,
they still weren't clear about the situation.
"What? Do you think I'm just an old man who can't even come down the mountain anymore?"
Lan Tian responded to their concern with a dismissive attitude.
"Dad, don't twist our words."
"Dad, your personality isn't suited for jokes; it's better to get to the point."
Both brothers had been raised by Lan Tian from childhood, so they were very familiar with his personality.
Among his thirteen children, they had the closest relationship with him and resembled him the most.
Though it might seem unfair, Lan Tian genuinely doted on his eldest son and his two youngest sons.
Oh, and there was also his fifth daughter, the hundred-year-old fifth daughter.
Beside his children, Lan Tian uncharacteristically fell into thought for a moment.
But he quickly composed himself.
"Little Lan."
His gaze turned to Little Lan beside him.
Little Lan, who had already prepared and was closely monitoring the situation in Blue Silver City, immediately spoke.
"The 100,000-year soul beast has been located and can be captured at any time."
"The hidden Titled Douluo has been outside the entire time and hasn't infiltrated the interior; we can deal with him at any moment."
"I've already put the city's defense forces on standby; they have already taken action."
"I've sent messages to the Soul Sages and Soul Douluos in the city, telling them to be ready to suppress any rebellious opportunists and to monitor the situation at Blue Silver Academy."
"Finally, regarding Blue Silver Academy, there are quite a lot of students watching. Should we evacuate them?"
"But evacuating them might arouse the suspicion of that Titled Douluo."
Beside him, the 190,000-year Blue Silver Emperor, Little Lan, was explaining the situation.
They had arrived at the academy, but that fellow Tang Hao hadn't even thought of showing his face.
This made them decide to make some arrangements.
To prevent that guy from becoming desperate; after all, this was their territory.
Moreover, there were other existences.
Few people offer help, but many would add insult to injury; other soul master forces wouldn't mind.
So, they needed to be fully prepared.
Although Lan Tian was sitting in this academy box, with Little Lan present, the entire Blue Silver City could be mobilized very conveniently.
"A 100,000-year soul beast?"
"A Titled Douluo?"
Lan Zheng and Lan Lu were rarely shocked. Both a 100,000-year soul beast and a Titled Douluo were top existences on the continent.
Now, they were appearing together in their Blue Silver City?
It made them suspect a conspiracy.
Additionally, there was 'greed.' A 100,000-year soul beast meant a guaranteed soul bone, plus a 100,000-year soul ring, which was what they needed most right now.
No soul master force would miss such an opportunity.