The Great Ruler: The Ice Emperor Descends, Freezing the World!

Chapter 157 The Quarterfinals! The 1-on-1 match officially begins!

On the golden battle ladder, eight teams stood proudly, each radiating powerful spiritual energy.

These eight teams have come this far through countless elimination rounds and bloody battles in the Spirit Academy Tournament, representing the most elite fighting force in this year's tournament.

Five figures stood in mid-air in the sky.

They were surrounded by unfathomable spiritual energy fluctuations, and each of them exuded an aura as deep and imposing as a mountain, inspiring awe and fear.

These five are the deans of the five academies.

Dean Tiansheng, Dean Taicang, Dean Tang, Dean Wutianwang, Dean Tiansong.

The five deans all looked down at the golden battle staircase below, their expressions varying.

"Hehe, this year's finals are quite interesting."

Dean Tian Sheng of the Holy Spirit Academy spoke first, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Ji Xuan of my Holy Spirit Academy is only ranked seventh, but that's because he encountered some unexpected events during the elimination rounds."

The real showdown will be when he truly shines. Winning the championship shouldn't be a problem.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the other four deans all became subtle.

Dean Tai Cang of the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy snorted coldly, his eyes full of mockery: "Dean Tian Sheng, what you said is quite interesting."

Ji Xuan is ranked seventh, you said it was because of an accident.

"So, is it also an accident that Bing Tianxiao from the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy is ranked first?"

Dean Tiansheng's expression stiffened, and he said indifferently, "Bing Tianxiao is indeed good, but the final battle is not an elimination round, and it cannot be won by brute force."

Ji Xuan's combat experience and tactical skills far surpass those of Bing Tianxiao.

Dean Taicang laughed heartily, his laughter full of joy: "Combat experience? Tactical skills? Dean Tiansheng, have you forgotten that Bing Tianxiao single-handedly defeated three of the top sixteen powerhouses in the elimination rounds in just three moves?"

With this kind of strength, what tactics do we need?

Dean Tang of Wanhuang Spiritual Academy is a woman with a graceful and noble demeanor.

She watched the two bickering, a faint smile playing on her lips:

"What's the point of you two old men arguing back and forth?"

My Wen Qingxuan from the Myriad Phoenix Spiritual Academy is ranked second, and I haven't heard her say anything. We'll find out who the champion is after the match."

Dean Wu Tianwang of the Martial Spirit Academy was a burly, resolute-looking middle-aged man.

He laughed heartily, his booming voice echoing through the sky:

"Dean Tang is right! There's no point in arguing. Let's have a real fight and see who's stronger."

Although our Martial Spirit Academy's Martial Spirit is ranked fourth, in a real fight, the outcome is still uncertain!

Dean Tensho of the Qingtianling Academy was a lean, refined old man.

He stroked his long beard and said with a faint smile, "Gentlemen, let's all keep quiet. The children are watching from below. Any grudges can wait until after the final battle."

The most important thing now is to ensure the game proceeds smoothly.

Dean Tiansheng took a deep breath, suppressing his displeasure.

He knew that now was not the time to argue.

Ji Xuan's ranking was indeed not good, but he believed that Ji Xuan would prove himself in the real battle.

"Dean Tiansong is right."

Dean Tiansheng nodded, moved, and descended from the sky, appearing at the very center of the Golden Battle Platform.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his white robes fluttering in the wind, his dignified gaze sweeping over the eight teams below.

"Everyone, welcome to the final round of the Spirit Academy Tournament."

Dean Tiansheng's voice was not loud, but it resonated clearly in everyone's ears and spread throughout the entire world through the spiritual light water mirror.

"First of all, I want to congratulate you. Being able to stand here means that you have proven your strength."

Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming competition, you are all the most outstanding students in this year's Spirit Academy Tournament.

On the golden battle ladder, the members of the eight teams all stood up straight, their eyes shining with pride.

Hearing such praise from Dean Tiansheng was enough to make them proud.

"Especially Bing Tianxiao."

Dean Tiansheng's gaze fell on Bing Tianxiao, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

"158,000 points—that's the highest elimination round score in the history of the Spirit Academy Tournament. Your performance has impressed everyone."

Bing Tianxiao remained calm and bowed slightly in response.

Dean Tiansheng withdrew his gaze and continued:

"The rules for the final round are different from those for the knockout rounds. The following matches will be played using a knockout system."

Eight teams will compete in head-to-head matches, with winners advancing and losers being eliminated. This continues until a final champion is determined.

"No external force or banned substances may be used during the competition. If discovered, the participant will be immediately disqualified and permanently banned from the competition."

"The outcome of the competition will be decided jointly by the five deans. No one may raise any objections."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the eight teams before finally settling on Ji Xuan.

Ji Xuan's face was gloomy, his eyes filled with resentment.

As the top student of the Holy Spirit Academy, he was only ranked seventh, which was an utter disgrace to him.

But Dean Tiansheng nodded slightly, as if to tell him: Don't rush, the real battle has just begun.

But Dean Tiansheng nodded slightly, as if to tell him: Don't rush, the real battle has just begun.

Ji Xuan took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Bing Tianxiao, just you wait. In the final battle, I'll show you who the real number one is.

Dean Tiansheng withdrew his gaze, raised his hand, and gently waved it.

On the golden battle ladder, the light beneath the feet of the eight teams began to flicker, teleporting them to different locations.

"The final battle has officially begun!"

Dean Tiansheng's voice resounded like thunder throughout the heavens and earth.

The entire world instantly erupted in excitement.

In the vast world, on the plazas of countless spiritual academies, hundreds of thousands, even millions of students pass through the spiritual light water mirror.

I witnessed this historic moment firsthand.

Beicang Spiritual Academy, Beicang Square.

Hundreds of thousands of students looked at the figure with snow-white hair in the water mirror, their eyes filled with fervor and worship.

"Bing Tianxiao! Bing Tianxiao! Bing Tianxiao!"

The deafening shouts soared into the sky, as if they were about to tear the heavens apart.

Dean Taicang stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the scene in the water mirror. His aged face was full of satisfaction and pride.

Elder Mo You walked to his side and asked in a low voice, "Dean, do you think Bing Tianxiao can win the championship?"

Dean Taicang glanced at him, a meaningful smile curving his lips.

What do you think?

Elder Mo You was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.

Yes, what is there to worry about when someone crushes all opponents with 158,000 points?

At this moment, on the golden battle stage, the eight teams are already in their positions.

Bing Tianxiao stood with his hands behind his back, his battle halberd slung diagonally over his shoulder, his deep eyes sweeping over the other seven teams.

His gaze lingered on Ji Xuan for a moment before shifting away.

Ji Xuan is nothing but a clown.

His gaze finally settled on Mu Chen.

Mu Chen looked at him, and the two exchanged a glance and nodded at the same time.

That was the tacit understanding between the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy members, and also the mutual respect between the strong.

Wen Qingxuan stood in the Wanhuang Spiritual Academy's line, looking at Bing Tianxiao, a complex expression flashing in her beautiful eyes.

This guy is still as dazzling as ever.

She bit her red lips, looked away, and turned to her opponent.

No matter what, she will give it her all.

Because this is the final match of the Spirit Academy Tournament, a showdown between the most outstanding geniuses from all the Spirit Academy.

Here, no one will easily admit defeat.

The battle is about to begin.