My starting summon is a small skeleton

With a whistle.

The match between Squad 233 and Squad 035 officially began.

At this moment, standing under the arena at the command platform, Hao Zhijian's heart was incredibly excited and overwhelmed.

Finally, the day had come!

He had been waiting for the day to battle against the key class, to prove his abilities to everyone.

"Don't get too happy too soon, and there's no need to be overly joyous.

After all, this squad isn't the core team of the key class; it's just an ordinary squad."

"No one here thinks they can match us, so just defeating them isn't enough. What I need is an absolute, crushing victory!"

And what is a crushing victory?

Taking them all down in one wave with the Hog-Bird strategy?

No!

That form of crushing had become tedious for the audience, another occurrence wouldn't shock them.

So, Hao Zhijian decided to crush the opposition in a different way.

He'd take on three!

Yes, one against three!

It was difficult, but the inflated Hao Zhijian felt he could do it.

On one hand, he was indeed inflated with confidence; on the other, the organizers had arranged for him a Cultivation Master who was said to be from Fucheng just yesterday.

That master truly had some skills, he had upgraded the Frozen Bird's power to 2 stars right off the bat and restructured its battle tactics, setting new strategies.

In just one night, the combat power of Frozen Bird had increased by at least fifty percent.

In this situation, Hao Zhijian felt he should be capable. Even if he couldn't wipe out Squad 035 by himself, he could dominate them in battle and easily crush the opposition with his teammates joining later.

After thinking it over and deeming it feasible, Hao Zhijian said to his teammates beside him, "Have your summoned beasts step back a little, let me spar with my old classmate first."

Hao Zhijian's teammates were quite obedient; they did whatever he said.

And as their summoned beasts moved, the commentators immediately noticed something unusual on the stage.

"Look, on Squad 233's side, the Fire Lizard and Hedgehog Pig are retreating, placing the Frozen Bird at the forefront. What does this mean, a new strategy?

No, I get it, this isn't a new strategy, this is Captain Hao wanting a 1v3!

Yes, Captain Hao is indeed thinking this way. I have to say, it's quite impulsive thinking, a 1v3 is nearly impossible.

But for some reason, seeing the back of Captain Hao, I feel an inexplicable confidence.

Yes, I have confidence in Captain Hao!

Ladies and gentlemen, I'll bet with you, I bet that Captain Hao will win this battle, and if he loses, I'll eat the commentator booth on the spot!"

"Well, let's now focus on the arena and see how this fate-entangled battle unfolds.

Will it be Captain Hao stepping out of adversity to victory, or will the favored sons of Squad 035 take an easy win, let's wait and see!"

As the commentator finished speaking, the screen changed again.

The large screen split into one large and two smaller screens.

The large one showed the arena, while the small ones displayed the members of Squad 233 and Squad 035.

Hao Zhijian had been waiting for this moment. When the camera focused on him, he spoke in a deep voice.

"Come on, let me see what level her students are at.

One by one, or all at once, I, Hao Zhijian, am ready for you all!"

Hao Zhijian's words detonated the entire venue.

Originally, under the deliberate guidance of the organizers, the audience was more inclined to support Hao Zhijian.

After all, a victory for Hao Zhijian had the taste of an upheaval and inspiration, coupled with Ye Qingxue's overbearing nature, made the audience lean even more towards Hao Zhijian.

Now with Hao Zhijian's declaration, the audience felt a special sense of participation, a burst of pride, and an eager anticipation for Hao Zhijian to powerfully wipe out Squad 035 1v3.

So, at this moment, cheers filled the arena continuously.

And this was exactly the effect Hao Zhijian wanted.

The plan was going smoothly; now it all depended on Team 035.

Hao Zhijian looked up towards Team 035 and clearly saw the anger on all the members' faces.

The more furious they were, the happier Hao Zhijian was.

It meant they wouldn't start by ganging up 3v1, as that would be too shameful and unsightly.

For the sake of their dignity, they would probably send out one to face him 1V1. In that case, he could seize the opportunity to swiftly eliminate one, and then handle the 1V2, which would give him a good chance to win.

As expected, the situation at Team 035 developed just as Hao Zhijian had anticipated.

Enraged, Team 035 sent out a Summoned Beast, which delightfully surprised Hao Zhijian.

"Fools, you just missed your only chance to win."

While feeling smug internally, his face showed a mix of regret and anger, "Choosing 1V1, huh? It seems you still underestimate me as before!

Here's one last piece of advice for you; I am not the same as I was before,

and my Frozen Bird isn't the one you knew before. Relying on just one Summoned Beast, especially a goblin, is impossible to defeat me!

You'd be better off attacking together."

Hao Zhijian played his part with deep and uneasy bravado, fearful that they might just nod and agree to a 3v1.

Fortunately, they did not.

Their response was mild.

"No need, it alone is enough to deal with you!"

At that comment, Hao Zhijian's expression darkened tremendously.

Although the response was what he wanted, the contemptuous tone was not.

"Still so arrogant, huh?

It alone is enough to deal with me?

Fine, let's see what's so great about you!

Frozen Bird, attack!"

At Hao Zhijian's command, the Frozen Bird launched its attack.

The commentator began to deliver their spiel from the commentary booth.

"The match officially starts, with the destined battle of Team 233 sparking between the Frozen Bird and the goblin.

The Frozen Bird initiated an attack, Ice Needles leading to cut off movement, followed by a diving attack. Direct confrontation, huh?

No, the Frozen Bird had equipped an Ice Shield and immediately exhaled a Cold Aura upon nearing the goblin.

It was a limited area use, showing the considerable power the Frozen Bird had gained, even creating a slight Fog effect with the small area use.

The goblin was enveloped, and the Frozen Bird charged in, starting with a tearing maneuver.

It seems this will be the final blow."

"Yes, the Frozen Bird is vicious this round, but it's no surprise since Captain Hao has been provoked.

He put in gruelling effort to stand on this stage, finally getting a chance to prove himself to everyone, yet he was still underestimated by former classmates.

Anyone would be angry in this situation, so, this flurry of attacks from the Frozen Bird is more than just against the goblin, it's also a struggle against an unjust fate.

And I believe, victory will belong to the fighter, the so-called high and mighty geniuses will eventually be stepped on..."

The commentator's words were cut off mid-sentence because by that time, the Fog brought by the "Cold Aura" had already dispersed, and the audience could now see the situation in the arena.

The formerly ferocious Frozen Bird was now being pinned down by the goblin, with the goblin's sword also held at the Frozen Bird's throat.

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What a trash Nu Xiao, so short and flimsy!!!