Chapter Forty-Four: The Final Battle

"Everyone's here!" Instructor Song walked over, pretending not to notice anything.

Han Tianyue, Mao Xuanzi, Fang Zhe, and Feng Shang greeted in unison, "Hello, Teacher Song!"

"So, none of you are willing to give up on the competition?" Instructor Song continued.

"Teacher Song, regardless of the outcome, we must see this through to the end, settle things with the Legendary Team," Han Tianyue said as he glanced back at Mao Xuanzi; in truth, his words were meant more for Mao Xuanzi.

"If you've all agreed, then I support you. However—" Instructor Song shifted the topic, "However, you must remember to quit while you're ahead. The Legendary Team is not to be underestimated!"

Mao Xuanzi stepped forward and said, "Don't worry, Teacher Song. We know when to stop."

With Mao Xuanzi's reassurance, Instructor Song felt at ease and smiled, "This time, I specially requested a few elixirs from Instructor Yun. Your bodies will be strengthened tenfold!"

These elixirs were Yun's treasured gifts for her students.

Mao Xuanzi received the pills and examined them, "These are forbidden medicines!"

Instructor Song explained, "The Legendary Team is the loophole in this entire competition. What harm is there in our using Yangchun Pills?"

Everyone accepted Instructor Song's goodwill in silence, took their pills, and said nothing more.

Time flew, and the day of the final battle arrived. Mao Xuanzi, Han Tianyue, Fang Zhe, and Feng Shang arrived at the arena as scheduled.

Boka strode coldly to the stage and said icily, "This time, I won't show any mercy!"

Han Tianyue replied courteously, "Rest assured, we don't need your mercy!"

Hearing this, Boka departed with aloof pride.

Mao Xuanzi watched Boka's solitary figure, and a trace of pity crossed his face. Han Tianyue approached and said, "He’s changed."

Mao Xuanzi sneered, "I'm no longer who I used to be either."

Instructor Song reminded them again, "Listen carefully, the Yangchun Pills should be taken early; they'll last four or five hours in your bodies. If anything happens during this time, remember: quit while you're ahead!"

Boka’s earlier approach had left Instructor Song uneasy—a sense of foreboding. His abilities had mutated; what consequences this would bring, Instructor Song could not say.

The group responded to Instructor Song, then stood quietly in place, watching Boka, Xinzhong, Zuo Qi, and Luo Ye across from them. The energy radiating from their bodies was altered as well. Mao Xuanzi, familiar with their aura, felt goosebumps rise—"What did the Principal do to them?"

"Very well, the peak showdown is about to begin!"

With no spectators, the air was thick with the scent of death.

Instructor Song divided the matchups between Han Tianyue, Mao Xuanzi, Fang Zhe, and Feng Shang and the Legendary Team. Everyone’s hearts raced; their opponents were the Legendary Team, the school's undefeated myth, the Principal's elite.

"Alright, each of you has been matched with your opponent!" Zuo Qi against Feng Shang, Xinzhong against Fang Zhe, Boka against Mao Xuanzi, Luo Ye against Han Tianyue.

Each walked up to their adversary, eyes blazing with resolve.

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