When system cheat becomes rampant!-Chapter 551 - 413: Repairing the Qi Meridians (4000 words)_2

Chapter 551: Chapter 413: Repairing the Qi Meridians (4000 words)_2

This was like Tian Ji’s horse racing, but not exactly the same. During Tian Ji’s horse racing, each side faced off in three rounds, allowing for room to maneuver, whereas the two schools faced off in just one match, basically at random. So generally, it was hoped that other schools would handle the powerful students from different schools first, exhausting their two rounds, and then when it was their turn to compete, they could only use their weaker students.

Take Qingzhou University and Liangzhou University for example. This year Qingzhou University has two SSRs, and each person must compete in two matches, meaning a maximum of four matches for the two SSRs.

Thus, Ye Changfeng hoped that Qingzhou University would use the four opportunities for their two SSRs to contend with the other seven schools, and by the time they faced his, they would have exhausted their slots and would have to send SRs into battle, thereby increasing his chances of winning.

However, everyone came from elite schools and the teachers leading the teams certainly understood this principle, so the allocation of competitors would turn into a psychological game. Before the competition, no one could predict whether the opponent would send out their strong or weak contestants.

“You should be clear by now, this year our school doesn’t have any SSRs, meaning we are weaker than the other schools by a margin. In one-on-one contests, it will be hard for you to gain an advantage,” Yuchi Shen said, his gaze fixed on Xiang Beifei.

“Apart from Qingzhou University, Yanzhou University, and Jizhou University, the other schools also only have one SSR, just one Meridian Opening stage student. We don’t need to worry too much, at least we have our classmate Xiang Beifei,” Xi Keyao said timidly from the side.

“The situation isn’t that simple,” Elder Luo said, “The rules of the single matches are only eight games, one point per game, so the total score is very important. But have you considered that other schools will surely find a way to secure one point? And against whom is that one point almost guaranteed?”

Long Guocheng and the others came to realize, “Against us, Liangzhou University?”

Now, the other eight schools all shared a common understanding that Liangzhou University did not have any SSRs this year, meaning no students were in the Meridian Opening stage.

So, to gain the guaranteed point, they would almost certainly send out Meridian Opening stage SSRs against Liangzhou University!

Because if SSRs were sent to contend with other schools, sometimes they would encounter opponents who were also SSRs, all in the Meridian Opening stage, and inevitably one would lose.

If it was their own loss, that would be quite unworthy.

But now, other schools believed that all of Liangzhou University’s students were at the late Qi-Controlling stage, so sending a Meridian Opening stage SSR against only Qi-Controlling stage students from Liangzhou University was almost a sure win.

Everyone wanted to pick on the weak to secure an easy point!

“Right, this means our opponents in each match could potentially all be Meridian Opening stage SSRs!” Elder Luo said with deep meaning.

“This…”

The expressions of everyone grew grave.

Elder Luo said, “Alright, how to allocate our competitors and how to break this deadlock is something you five need to discuss on your own.”

“Really, why must they make this newcomer competition so complicated?” Ma Ziqian muttered on the side.

For them, martial artists, the most straightforward approach was to rush in and fight it out, the most hassle-free way.

“Because this is also a tactic.”

Elder Luo said, “Facing opponents with uneven strengths, how to arrange your competitors to break this stalemate and achieve more victories is a type of command strategy. Elite university competitions are not only about martial power but also about the ability to adapt to various situations, optimizing limited personnel most effectively. This tests the team leaders and also the freshmen. Cultivating this mindset for use when facing beast tides can also be applied to combat against them.”

Elite university Martial Arts Colleges all aim to train pioneers and guardians, meaning the basic philosophy is combat.

In the face of beast tides, desolate beasts’ power is unequal, so schools need to train students on how to maximize combat effectiveness with effective manpower allocation.

This newcomer contest rule might seem very unfair, with Meridian Opening stage students possibly facing Qi-Controlling stage students, making the combat almost one-sided and not truly reflecting the freshmen’s real strength.

However, in reality, when facing desolate beasts, there is never any notion of fairness!

In battle with desolate beasts, the desolate beasts’ power is often somewhat stronger.

Therefore, how to win and secure the most points is actually a test of each university’s tactical and strategic capabilities.

Which battle to give up and which to go all out in, whom to dispatch against different opponents, learning to make choices and engage in psychological warfare—not only a test of courage but also of intelligence.

Although Elder Luo normally seems idle to the point of restlessness and seldom serious, he once served as the supreme commander against the beast tide in the Jiuzhou Alliance. His strategic perspective in commanding battles is incredibly formidable.

As for the original intention behind the competition among the nine elite schools, he couldn’t be clearer.

In other words, Elder Luo knew how to break this situation, but he didn’t state it outright. Instead, he wanted Xiang Beifei and his team to think it over first, which was a form of training in itself.

If their ideas weren’t feasible, Elder Luo would then offer guidance.

——

Having heard what Elder Luo said, there was no room for further complaints.

Ye Changfeng and Yuchi Shen sat aside as well, neither speaking any more, but instead observing the five people including Xiang Beifei.

Xiang Beifei and his teammates remained silent.

After a long pause, Long Guocheng was the first to speak, “In tomorrow’s competition, our first match is in the second round, against Qingzhou University. We don’t know who they will send to face us.”

Xiang Beifei replied, “The person Qingzhou University sends out tomorrow will definitely be Hou Chengwu, no surprises there.”

Long Guocheng asked, “Are you so sure? Qingzhou University has two SSRs and one UR, plus two SRs. They haven’t decided on their candidates yet.”

Xiang Beifei insisted, “It will definitely be Hou Chengwu! He once refused Liangzhou University and chose Qingzhou University instead. He must prove to others that not choosing Liangzhou University was the right decision. The way to prove it is to come and defeat us himself.”

“That also makes sense,” Li Zimu said thoughtfully, nodding. “Considering you embarrassed him today, it stands to reason he’ll want revenge.”

“Xiang Beifei, do you have the ability to defeat Hou Chengwu?” Xi Keyao asked.

Xiang Beifei was silent for a moment before nodding slightly.

The expressions of Long Guocheng and the others improved a bit. By now, they all acknowledged Xiang Beifei and were well aware of his prowess.

Although not an SSR, this guy’s strength was ridiculously strong.

With him present, even if Liangzhou University couldn’t compare to the overtly powerful other three universities, it was still strong enough to compete with other schools.

“But if the other schools all send SSRs against us, we’re almost certainly doomed. Xiang Beifei can only participate in two matches, meaning he can at most secure two points. However, it’s almost certain that the rest of us will lose,” Ma Ziqian said.

“Unless we find a way to prevent them from using their SSRs against us,” Li Zimu suggested.

“They all think we’re pushovers now. How can we change their minds?” Long Guocheng asked.

“Quite simple, we must let them know we are not as weak as they think,” Xiang Beifei stated.

Catching on, Li Zimu said, “I get it. We need to show that our school has someone in the Meridian Opening stage too. That way, they won’t all use their Meridian Opening stage fighters against us. That means tomorrow when facing Qingzhou University, Xiang Beifei, you must fight.”

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With a person being allowed to fight up to two times, just a slight display of Xiang Beifei’s strength in his first match would be enough to intimidate other schools, making them wary.

Understand that the “persimmon” that is Liangzhou University might not be so easy to crush!

Because if another school’s SSR faces the tough challenge of Xiang Beifei and loses, the loss would be considerable. Then, other schools would not thoughtlessly send out their SSRs to deal with Liangzhou University.

This ability is quite peculiar, whenever there are sins.