When system cheat becomes rampant!-Chapter 498 - 277: Square and Round Rules! (Two in One)_2

However, since everyone comes from elite schools, the teachers in charge of the teams certainly understand this point, so the allocation of players during the matches will become a psychological game. Before going onto the field, no one can know whether the opponent will send in their strong or weak players.

"You should also be clear by now that this year our school doesn't have any SSRs, which means our strength is a notch below other schools, and in individual matches, you'll find it hard to gain an advantage," Yuchi Shen's gaze fixated on Xiang Beifei.

"Except for Qingzhou University, Yanzhou University, and Jizhou University, other schools also have only one SSR, which means only one person at the Meridian Opening phase. We shouldn't worry too much, thankfully we also have student Xiang Beifei," Xi Keyao said timidly.

"The situation isn't that simple," Elder Luo said, "In the individual matches rules, only eight matches are fought, with one point per match, so the total points are very important. But have you considered, for other schools to score higher overall, they will definitely find a way to secure that one point. So on whom is this almost guaranteed point going to be scored?"

Long Guocheng and the others understood: "On us, Liangzhou University?"

Now, the other eight schools all share a common understanding that Liangzhou University doesn't have any SSRs this year, meaning, there are no students at the Meridian Opening phase.

Therefore, to secure that certain point, they will definitely send out an SSR at the Meridian Opening phase to face Liangzhou University!

Because if an SSR is sent to face other schools, sometimes they come up against opponents who are also SSRs, and everyone being at the Meridian Opening phase, one is bound to lose.

If they are the ones to lose, it wouldn't be worth it.

But now, the other schools all presume that all students from Liangzhou University are merely at the later stage of Qi-Controlling, so sending out an SSR at the Meridian Opening phase to face Liangzhou University, which only has Qi-Controlling students, is almost a certain victory.

Everyone wants to pick the soft persimmons first, to get that one point right off the bat!

"Yes, which means in every match we face, the opponent is likely to be an SSR at the Meridian Opening phase!" Elder Luo said meaningfully.

"This..."

Everyone's expressions turned solemn.

Elder Luo said, "Alright, next you five need to discuss how to allocate which players to send onto the field and how to break out of this situation."

"Really, why do they have to make a simple freshman competition so complicated?" Ma Ziqian grumbled on the side.

For them martial artists, the most straightforward method is to charge up and have a hard fight, which is the most hassle-free.

"Because this is also a tactic."

Elder Luo said, "Faced with unevenly matched opponents, how to arrange one's players to break this deadlock and secure more victories is a form of command-based strategy. Elite universities' competitions test not only martial prowess but also various abilities to respond to changing situations, maximizing the effectiveness of limited manpower. It tests the leading teachers as well as the freshmen. Cultivating this kind of thinking can also be applied to fighting desolate beasts during a beast tide in the future."

The Martial Arts Colleges of the elite universities aim to cultivate pioneers and defenders. Essentially, the basic teaching principle is combat.

In the face of a beast tide, the desolate beasts' strengths are uneven, so schools need to teach students how to effectively use their manpower to maximize combat power.

This freshman competition's rules seem unfair at first glance, with the Meridian Opening phase facing off against the Qi-Controlling phase, the battles are nearly one-sided, failing to truly reflect the new students' actual strength.

However, the truth is, when facing desolate beasts, there is never anything fair!

In battle against desolate beasts, the desolate beasts' strength is often somewhat greater.

So, how to win and obtain the most points, in reality, is a test of the tactical coordination abilities of the various universities.

Which battle to give up on, which to go all out for, who to send against different opponents, learning to choose, to engage in psychological games with one another, is a battle not only of bravery but also of intelligence.

Although Elder Luo usually seems idle and not very serious, he has served as the commander-in-chief of Jiuzhou Alliance's anti-beast tide efforts. His strategic perspective in command warfare is extremely formidable.

As for what the real purpose of such a competition is for the nine elite universities, he couldn't be clearer.

In other words, Elder Luo has an idea of how to break this situation, but he hasn't spelled it out. Instead, he wants Xiang Beifei and their team to think about it first, as this is also a form of training.

If their ideas don't work, Elder Luo will then provide guidance.

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Hearing Elder Luo say this, they couldn't complain any further.

Ye Changfeng and Yuchi Shen were both sitting on the side, neither of them spoke again, but watched the group of five led by Xiang Beifei.

Xiang Beifei and his group 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, facing Qingzhou University. Facing them, we don't know who they will send to confront us."

Xiang Beifei said, "The person Qingzhou University sends out tomorrow will definitely be this Hou Chengwu, without any surprises."

Long Guocheng asked, "Are you so sure? Qingzhou University has two SSRs, one UR, and two SRs, and they haven't confirmed their candidate yet."

Xiang Beifei replied, "It will be Hou Chengwu for sure! He initially rejected us at Liangzhou University and instead chose Qingzhou University. He must prove to others that his choice against Liangzhou University was the right one. The way to prove it is to come and beat us in person."

"That's also true," Li Zimu nodded thoughtfully, "I think after you refuted him today, he would want revenge no matter what."

"Xiang Beifei, do you have the capability to defeat Hou Chengwu?" Xi Keyao asked.

Xiang Beifei fell silent for a moment before nodding slightly.

The faces of Long Guocheng and the others slightly improved. They all recognized Xiang Beifei's abilities by now.

Although this guy was not an SSR, his strength was outrageously formidable.

With him around, even if Liangzhou University was not as openly powerful as those three universities, they were still capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with the other schools.

"But if other schools send SSRs against us, we are almost certain to lose. Xiang Beifei can only go up twice, meaning at best he can only score two points, but to our four, it's almost certain defeat," Ma Ziqian said.

"Unless we find a way to stop them from using SSRs against us," Li Zimu said.

"Now they all think we're easy targets. How can we make them change their minds?" Long Guocheng asked.

"It's simple, we must let them know we are not that weak," Xiang Beifei stated.

Li Zimu caught on and said, "I get it, we must show them that our school also has a Meridian Opening stage student. That way, they won't all send their Meridian Opening players against us. That means tomorrow against Qingzhou University, Xiang Beifei, you must go up."

A person can go up to fight a maximum of two times, so after Xiang Beifei's first move, just showing a hint of his strength would be enough to intimidate people from other schools, making them wary.

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They will understand that the Liangzhou University's persimmon might not be so easy to squash!

Because if their SSRs are sent out and encounter a tough opponent like Xiang Beifei and lose, it would be a substantial loss. Hence, other schools would not send SSRs blindly after Liangzhou University.

This ability is very peculiar; anyone with guilt, whether it's a desolate beast or a person, can be targeted by him, which automatically forms a "cover door" in his mind. Even if this "cover door" isn't originally the opponent's weak point.

It's like with the Triangular Thunder Krait, whose vulnerability was originally in its eyes. But if Yuchi Shen uses "Seven Deadly Sins Kill," then Yuchi Shen can forcefully change that weak point, concentrating it elsewhere, such as...

Then, if Yuchi Shen hits the tail of the Triangular Thunder Krait, it's certain death for the krait!

"This ability is really powerful, forcibly changing the opponent's weak point?" Xiang Beifei asked.

"Yes, I heard that originally there were two SSR Awakeners to come to our Liangzhou University, but since Liangzhou University accepted an N-level, those two SSRs looked down on our university and went to other elite schools instead," he said.

"Must the school be furious? To lose two SSRs because of an N-level student?" asked.

"Exactly! This N-level Awakener really is trouble."

And just then, Xiang Beifei exclaimed in surprise, for he noticed that a figure had suddenly appeared behind the baby!

This figure almost teleported into existence, holding a sword with a powerful aura, disregarding the tendrils!

It was Ye Changfeng!

Ye Changfeng frowned at the baby and then swung his sword at it!

The baby seemed to sense something; however, before it could turn its head, Ye Changfeng's sword had already cleaved it into two!