However, Chen Xin did not make a move either.
Although Shui Bing'er's father's attack was powerful, Chen Xin believed it wasn't strong enough to kill his apprentice.
"I don't want this!"
Shui Bing'er rushed forward.
"Bing'er!" Shui Xiner shouted anxiously.
Boom!
The ice arrow, as massive as a mountain, crashed to the ground, causing the temperature to plummet instantly. The audience's breaths turned into white mist, and the ground sank, revealing a deep pit filled with ice crystals.
One... Two... Three...
Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the frozen crater.
Bang!
A sudden explosion of ice shards erupted, and a figure shot out of the deep pit.
It was Ye Feng.
But he was far from unscathed.
Ye Feng's clothes were shredded, and even the ancient dragon and phoenix wings on his back were severely damaged. After all, it had been a full-strength attack from a Spirit Saint-level powerhouse.
Sixth Spirit Skill: Embrace of the Goddess of Life.
A light red spirit ring lit up beneath Ye Feng's feet. A turquoise glow enveloped him, and his wounds visibly healed at an astonishing speed.
"Is this… the mutated Nine Heart Begonia spirit?" Shui Ruohan asked in surprise.
"Yes." Ye Feng nodded.
"Ye Feng… Ye, let me ask you, who is Ye Aotian to you?" Shui Ruohan continued.
"Ye Aotian is my father," Ye Feng replied.
"You're Ye Aotian's child?" Shui Ruohan's eyes widened in shock.
"Uncle, you knew my father?" Now it was Ye Feng's turn to be curious.
Shui Ruohan remained silent, exchanging glances with his wife, Shui Xiner.
Ning Fengzhi stepped forward with a warm smile. "When your Uncle Shui traveled the continent, he made a few good friends. One of them was your father, Ye Aotian."
"Really?" Ye Feng looked at Shui Ruohan in surprise. He hadn't expected that his father and Shui Bing'er's father were old friends.
"Yes."
Ning Fengzhi nodded affirmatively, then turned to Shui Ruohan with a knowing smile. "Brother Shui, it's been a long time. After all that fighting, you must be thirsty. Come, let's sit inside and have some tea."
Shui Ruohan didn't move. His original intent in coming here had been clear—defeat Ye Feng and prove Shui Bing'er's innocence. He wanted the whole continent to know that neither Shui Bing'er nor Shui Yue'er were Ye Feng's future wives.
But the way Shui Bing'er had rushed toward Ye Feng just moments ago… Shui Ruohan had seen it clearly. His daughter's heart had already been stolen.
Ning Fengzhi, sensing the hesitation, seized the moment. He gently pulled Shui Ruohan aside with a smile. "Come on, let's go."
Hesitating for a brief moment, Shui Ruohan was ultimately led away by Ning Fengzhi.
In truth, Ning Fengzhi was giving both sides a way out.
From that day on, Shui Bing'er's parents never confronted Ye Feng again. As for the supposed "slander" that Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er were his wives, Shui Bing'er's parents chose to turn a blind eye. They no longer interfered or got involved.
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"The next team to enter the arena is Shrek Academy! They've achieved an impressive winning streak throughout the tournament!"
During the promotion rounds, Shrek Academy had won every single match.
In each battle, they only sent out one player. Except for Blazing Fire Academy—whom Ye Feng had deliberately spared—all other academies had been crushed by Shrek Academy in 1v7 battles.
"It's worth noting that today is the final match of the promotion tournament. Shrek Academy's opponent is Godwind Academy. Like Shrek, Godwind Academy has also secured thirteen consecutive victories. However, there can only be one winner!"
"Come on, Boss!"
"Come on, Boss!"
"Come on, Boss!"
The Godwind Academy crowd erupted in cheers as Feng Xiaotian stepped onto the stage.
On the Shrek side, Ye Feng's friends did the same.
"Come on, Boss Ye!"
"Brother, go get 'em!"
"Brother, good luck!"
As Ye Feng passed by, his friends cheered him on. However, when he walked past Zhu Zhuqing, her expression wavered slightly.
"Boss, go get 'em."
Her voice was cold, but something about it was hard to interpret. Did she have a good impression of Ye Feng or not?
"Mm."
Ye Feng nodded and stepped onto the stage.
The referee stepped forward, announcing the details of the match.
"Both academies have agreed to a one-match, winner-takes-all format to determine the final champion of the promotion tournament. After discussion, the competition committee has approved this proposal!"
As soon as the referee finished speaking, some of the other academies exchanged knowing glances and smirked.
"This idea came from Godwind Academy, right?" one spirit master murmured.
"So what if it did?" a Godwind student snapped back.
"It's pretty smart. They're afraid of getting 1v7'd by Shrek like the other elemental academies, so they came up with this alternative. Smart move."
"You—!"
"What? Am I wrong? Without Feng Xiaotian, Godwind Academy wouldn't stand a chance. He's the only one carrying their entire team!"
The Godwind students clenched their fists in frustration. But as much as they wanted to argue, they couldn't refute it. Feng Xiaotian was undeniably their strongest fighter.
On stage, Feng Xiaotian looked at Ye Feng with gratitude. "Thanks, Ye Feng."
"You're welcome. It's just a match, isn't it?" Ye Feng smirked.
Before the match, Feng Xiaotian had approached Ye Feng, requesting a fair one-on-one duel.
Godwind Academy knew better than to challenge Shrek Academy directly. But for Huo Wu, and for his own growth, Feng Xiaotian wanted this fight. He wanted to lose with no regrets. He wanted closure.
Because now, it was confirmed—Huo Wu liked Ye Feng.
And with Ye Feng's personality, Feng Xiaotian knew he wouldn't give her up.
This would be the final battle. If he couldn't win her heart here, then Feng Xiaotian would choose to let go.
"The Shrek Academy's Ye Feng and Godwind Academy's Feng Xiaotian—both prodigies, both record-breakers—are about to clash!"
"So, what kind of surprises will these two bring us today?"
"Now—I declare the final battle of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Competition… Begin!"
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