Bibi Dong's gaze lingered briefly on Ye Feng.
Seeing this, Huo Wu became even more certain of her suspicions.
Bibi Dong had called her "sister" because of Ye Feng.
Since she was destined to be Ye Feng's woman in the future, Bibi Dong didn't want to be considered a junior. After all, she was the Pope of Spirit Hall—how could she hold an inferior position?
Thus, by calling Huo Wu "sister" in front of everyone, Bibi Dong was publicly acknowledging her relationship with Ye Feng.
Bibi Dong smiled faintly and continued, "Sister Huo Wu, you're right. That is your right. Since Blazing Academy has forfeited, the next match will be an individual elimination battle between Spirit Hall Spirit Master Academy and Shrek Academy."
"No need," Ye Feng suddenly interjected.
Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Ye Feng, is Shrek Academy also forfeiting the individual elimination match?" she asked with a thoughtful expression.
Ye Feng flashed a roguish grin.
"Beautiful women are smart," he praised with a wink.
His words caused the entire square to fall into stunned silence.
Everyone stared at Bibi Dong in disbelief.
Even Bibi Dong herself was momentarily surprised. She turned her gaze toward Ye Feng, her eyes filled with a mixture of shock and intrigue.
"How dare you blaspheme the Pope!" Salas, the Platinum Bishop, roared angrily.
Ye Feng's expression didn't change in the slightest.
He glanced at Salas indifferently, completely disregarding the bishop's outrage.
Blaspheme the Pope?
A few nights ago, he had done far more than just blaspheme her with words—his hands and lips had also partaken in the sin.
Bibi Dong's expression remained calm, but her eyes narrowed slightly.
"Salas, are you suggesting that I'm old?" she asked in a flat tone, her voice carrying a chilling undertone.
Salas's eyes widened in alarm.
"I-I wouldn't dare! Her Holiness is forever young and beautiful!" he stammered, hurriedly bowing his head in apology.
Salas was still confused as to why Bibi Dong was so protective of Ye Feng.
However, Bibi Dong didn't spare him another glance. She turned back to the competitors.
"Since Shrek Academy has also forfeited the individual elimination match, I hereby declare Spirit Hall Academy the first team to advance to tomorrow's finals," she announced.
Her gaze swept over the crowd before continuing, "Blazing Academy and Shrek Academy will now proceed with the team elimination match immediately."
Her voice was firm, leaving no room for objections.
Salas's expression changed slightly.
"Your Holiness, this arrangement is inappropriate," he advised cautiously.
Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed coldly.
"Inappropriate? Let's begin," she said dismissively, cutting off his protest.
She waved her hand, urging the two academies to prepare for the match.
Salas gritted his teeth but dared not argue further.
The sudden change in the competition order was clearly to Spirit Hall Academy's disadvantage.
Spirit Hall Academy didn't have to compete today, giving them an entire day to rest and prepare for the finals.
In contrast, Shrek Academy and Blazing Academy had to engage in a draining team battle immediately.
The later they competed, the greater the disadvantage would be for the winner, as they would have less time to recover.
Bibi Dong obviously knew this.
But Ye Feng—the captain of Shrek Academy—was her man.
If no one else pitied him, she certainly would.
Thus, she deliberately altered the schedule, allowing Ye Feng and his team to have more time to recover before tomorrow's final.
Ye Feng's eyes softened as he gazed at Bibi Dong, warmth filling his chest.
"This woman… I really want to kiss her right now," he thought.
How could he not understand Bibi Dong's intentions?
She was going out of her way to protect him, ensuring that he wouldn't be overly fatigued.
He longed to pull her into his arms and kiss her senseless.
But he restrained himself.
Without showing any emotion, Ye Feng calmly led his team onto the stage.
As they prepared for the match, Huo Wu walked up to him.
"Ye Feng, are we really going to fight?" she asked softly.
"Of course. This is still a competition," Ye Feng replied with a faint smile.
"But… we're couple," Huo Wu whispered, her eyes shimmering with affection.
Ye Feng chuckled lightly.
"Then how about we play rock-paper-scissors instead?" he suggested with a playful grin.
"Ah? Is that allowed?" Huo Wu blinked in confusion.
Ye Feng shook his head with mock seriousness.
"Of course not. Do you think this is a joke? Besides…" He glanced at Tang San and Dai Mubai. "Even if I agreed, those two wouldn't."
Following Ye Feng's gaze, Huo Wu's eyes fell on Tang San and Dai Mubai, both of whom were already radiating a fierce fighting spirit.
Ye Feng's eyes gleamed with mischief.
"Huo Wu, if you're struggling to find the motivation to fight… how about this?" he asked with a sly grin.
Huo Wu's curiosity was piqued.
"What?" she asked.
"Let's add some spice to this game," Ye Feng suggested, his eyes glinting with amusement.
"Spice? What kind of spice?" Huo Wu asked suspiciously.
Ye Feng's lips curled into a devilish grin.
"If you win," he said, "Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing will call you 'big sister' from now on."
He smirked and added, "But if you lose, you'll have to call them 'big sister' instead. How about it?"
Huo Wu stared at him, momentarily speechless.
"You're making us gamble on who's the big or small wife," she muttered, dumbfounded.
At that moment, Xiao Wu walked over, her eyes flashing with playful defiance.
"Brother, I'm only the first wife—not the second wife," Xiao Wu declared confidently.
Beside her, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes widened slightly, momentarily stunned by the declaration.
Ye Feng smirked.
"Then show your strength," he challenged.
Huo Wu's gaze shifted toward Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan, who were walking behind them.
"What about them?" she asked, her tone slightly teasing.
Ye Feng blinked in confusion.
"Them?" he repeated, turning to glance at Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan.
At first, he didn't understand what Huo Wu was implying.
However, Huo Wu had clearly noticed the fleeting look of disappointment in Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan's eyes.
As a woman, Huo Wu naturally understood the emotions of her peers.
She realized that both Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan were likely in love with Ye Feng.
They simply hadn't confessed yet, remaining in a limbo of ambiguous friendship.
"The match is about to start. Competitors, please take your positions," the referee, announced from the platform.
His voice snapped everyone back to reality.
The players from Blazing Academy and Shrek Academy swiftly took their positions.
The referee's voice rang out once again, sharp and clear.
"Both teams are from the Heaven Dou Empire. They've faced each other many times in the preliminaries and promotion rounds. But only one team can advance to the finals. There will be no draws today!"
Salas raised his hand.
"I declare the match between Blazing Academy and Shrek Academy… begins!"
As soon as the command fell, the Blazing Academy team sprang into action.
The players of Spirit Hall Academy, watching from the sidelines, narrowed their eyes.
Xie Yue whispered to Hu Liena, "Nana, look at Xiao Wu and Ye Feng's eyes. We should pay special attention to them."
Yan, standing beside them, nodded in agreement.
"The momentum and confidence radiating from the two of them are on a different level," he said gravely. "Only those who have experienced countless victories and defeated countless opponents can have such a psychological advantage. They're definitely worth watching."
Hu Liena's eyes glimmered with confidence.
"I'm not worried about Xiao Wu," she said coldly. "But that Ye Feng is too philandering. He'll be easy for me to handle."
Her lips curled into a sly smile.
"Besides," she added, casting a sidelong glance at the blonde woman beside her, "our lady is also participating in this competition. The championship will be ours."
On the stage, the Blazing Academy players quickly executed their formation.
Huo Wu stood at the rear, with two players flanking her.
Huo Wushuang stood in front of them, while Dai Mubai and Tang San held the front line.
Xiao Wu frowned slightly.
"What are they doing?" she asked.
Before anyone could respond, Huo Wu activated her spirit fusion skill.
Under her control, the spirit rings of all seven Blazing Academy members fused into Tang San.
Xiao Wu's eyes widened in alarm.
"Be careful, Ye Feng, Xiao Wu! This is a seven-in-one fusion skill!" she shouted, her voice urgent.
Despite her fierce competitiveness, Huo Wu didn't want to accidentally harm Ye Feng or Xiao Wu.
So, she gave them a warning.
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