Miao Yi didn't argue with Leon on this matter but nodded: "Agreed, I can't even imagine what kind of monster could defeat Ye Qingzhou."

The team members were optimistic, but as the coach, Xu Lan couldn't afford to be. Based on the intelligence gathered, their opponents' strength couldn't be underestimated.

"Don't be arrogant. The rookie teams from other cities are not weak. Especially the Star City team, consisting of Martial Dao talents from Changjun Middle School, Nanshi University Affiliated Middle School, Mingde Middle School, Yali Middle School, and Nanya Middle School. The foundation of these five renowned schools is very strong. If you lose the match due to carelessness, you'll regret it for life."

At this moment, Xu Lan assumed the demeanor of Director Xu from the Fighting Center and gave the team a stern lecture, before finalizing the members of the Martial Dao rookie team representing Linjiang City.

Team Captain: Ye Qingzhou.

Vice-Captain: Miao Yi

Main Team Members: Xu Yuebing, Leon, Zhu Jinfeng.

Substitute Team Members: Lu Yifan, Yuh Shouping, Hou Fei.

After deciding on the personnel, it was time to arrange the participants for the one-on-one ring battles, three-on-three team fights, and five-on-five group battles.

In the competition, fourteen cities will each send a representative team, with each team having eight slots for participants.

As for how the duties are distributed among these eight people, it's up to each team to decide.

At that time, to win, a team must excel in both individual and group battles.

As the tournament's schedule will be highly packed, and the intensity of the matches undoubtedly high.

If a key member is severely injured during the ring battle stage, affecting the subsequent team and group fights, it would be crucial.

Thus, personnel management and tactical arrangements will also test the Martial Artist's wisdom greatly.

8 PM, December 18th.

Xu Lan solemnly informed everyone that they would be departing for Jianning the next day to participate in the Phoenix Cup Competition!

Although the competition would start on the 20th, on the 19th, each team needs to arrive early to adapt to the venue and accommodation to quickly get into battle mode.

Jianning is a historical ancient city, where the Flame Emperor's Mausoleum is located.

Adjacent to the Flame Emperor's Mausoleum stands a large Martial Arts Competition Center.

Though its scale can't match the first-tier cities like Modu and the Imperial Capital, Jianning's competition center holds significant stature within the province and has been chosen as the venue for provincial Martial Dao tournaments multiple times due to numerous accolades.

Hosting a provincial high school Martial Arts League with over a hundred participants is no problem.

As Linjiang City's representative team, the Martial Dao rookies from Linjiang First High School have already arrived in Jianning and checked into the hotel arranged by the organizers.

Besides the eight school team members, accompanying teachers included Leon, a Professional Level Martial Artist from the Linjiang Medical Association, and Xu Lan, Director of Linjiang First High School's Fighting Center.

When the competition officially begins, school principals from all participating schools, including Zhao Dezhu, are sure to come to watch the matches and cheer on their students.

Additionally, family members of the athletes and even some selected students and teachers from schools will come on-site as a cheer squad to ensure every seat in the stadium, capable of holding thousands, is fully occupied without an empty seat remaining.

However, if the Linjiang First High School team is eliminated on the first day, then everything will be in vain!

The reality of the world is harsh; without achievements, no one will pay attention to you.

"Wow, what a scene!"

Leon glanced around, his adolescent spirit blazing fiercely once more: "Master Ye, I don't want to lose!"

Leon, feeling a surge of emotion, dreamed of showing off splendidly at such a venue, with underclassmen cheering on, prominent figures taking notice, and interviews by reporters and media.

If he lost, it would be an utter embarrassment.

"Master Ye, do you think my tread upon thin ice for a lifetime can lead me to the very center of the stage?"

Ye Qingzhou glanced sidelong at this fool, thinking irritably: 'You're just a regular fish, where do you get so many profound sentiments?'

"Everyone, go register first, then follow me to the hotel arranged by the organizers. After putting away your things, you can explore the venue freely. Staff will be present all day to guide you around,"

Xu Lan clapped her hands, clearly having organized everything nicely.

The hotel located beside Jianning Martial Arts Competition Center is self-contained like a small athletes' village, designed for housing participating athletes.

Next to the hotel are over a dozen various-sized training grounds and combat rings, fully equipped with all necessary facilities.

Furthermore, specialized restaurants provide meals, and doctors from the Jishi Medical Association are responsible for checking the physical and mental state of each Martial Dao rookie to ensure fairness and justice in the competition.

As Ye Qingzhou took his luggage to the hotel, teams from other cities were already arriving one after another, checking into the hotel.

Feeling the competitive atmosphere around them, the students from Linjiang First High School were a bit thrilled, with even Martial Dao prodigies like Zhu Jinfeng and Leon being no exception.

"This grand scene and form surely surpass the Cyan Wave Sword Fighting Competition by far, and the intensity might be beyond imagination, really exciting."

Ye Qingzhou was eager and itching for the two major battles to come.

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