As Tang Miao and the other three walked towards the center of the arena, Teacher Lu from Imperial Capital Academy began to call out names.
"Lu Zhenghe, Ming Cong, Xiao Jinhe, Xiaofeng, the four of you go up. If Pearl Institute only has that much ability, the four of you are more than enough to deal with them," Lu Yiming said with a smile.
The first group of four who went on stage were only average in strength within their team. If Pearl Institute couldn't even handle their first group, then they shouldn't even dream of winning this second round.
As for Tang Miao's arrogance yesterday, in his opinion, it was nothing but nonsense.
"Teacher, let me go on stage," a pleasant, crystalline voice like silver bells rang out from under a sunshade at that moment.
Everyone's gaze instantly focused on the girl under the sunshade. The sunshade was large, and coupled with the dark corner of the steps, many people hadn't noticed the girl, who was like an ice lotus, quietly blooming there under the afternoon sun. It wasn't until she stood up, until an inexplicable cold aura began to swirl around her and slowly spread outwards, that people were astonished to discover such a stunningly beautiful and independent woman among the Imperial Capital Academy's team!
She walked into the sunlight, yet even the scorching sun seemed to dim a few shades. A faint icy mist accentuated her graceful figure. High boots covered in snowy white feathers encased her exquisite and alluring calves. Her long, round, and straight legs were partially concealed by a long leather trench coat. The snow-white trench coat seemed custom-tailored, and even when worn, it still accentuated the astonishing curves of her figure!
Her figure was already exceptionally outstanding, but what was even more captivating was her exquisite face. Her features were so perfect, as if they had stepped out of a painting, without a single flaw. If one had to point out something on her face that felt a little unsettling, it would be her aloof and icy expression, but this perfectly matched the beautiful phrase, "ice and snow for skin, jade for bones."
A cascade of silver-white hair was strikingly conspicuous under the scorching sun, yet it complemented her snow-white, ice-like skin, exuding a unique aura—one couldn't tell if it was a captivating allure or an unparalleled nobility!
When the woman walked out, not only did all eyes from Imperial Capital Academy gather on her, but even the teachers and students from other schools watching the battle were completely captivated.
Tang Miao, who had already entered the arena, naturally also saw Mu Ningxue.
He had to admit, every part of this woman, from head to toe, felt like he could enjoy it for years. Even with Mu Nujiao by his side, he still maintained a somewhat indifferent demeanor.
And looking at Mo Fan next to him, he also seemed quite excited.
Tang Miao glanced at Mo Fan, then at Mu Ningxue, thinking to himself, "Sure enough, Mo Fan is still suited to be a sis-con!"
Such an ice beauty and himself were simply a perfect match!
If there was anything unsuitable, it was that the ice beauty was a bit too cold... But then again, conquering an ice queen was almost a common dream for men.
There was incessant discussion and a chorus of gasps around the arena. Who would have thought that the strongest person from Imperial Capital Academy would be such a stunningly beautiful woman?
And on Pearl Institute's side, shallow men like Zhao Manyan and Luo Song already had their eyes practically flying onto her!
"Tsk tsk tsk, this exchange student trip wasn't in vain. If I could win over this woman, I wouldn't even care about my family fortune! I've decided, she is the woman Zhao Manyan will conquer!" Zhao Manyan declared with conviction outside the arena.
Peng Liang nodded noncommittally.
Shen Mingxiao, that male flirt, would usually put on an act when he saw a great beauty, but this time, he couldn't maintain it. His eyes hadn't left Mu Ningxue.
"You guys can forget about it..." Mo Fan said, wiping his drool.
"What, is she taken?" Peng Liang asked.
"Yes, she's my big wife," Mo Fan replied earnestly.
No one paid attention to what Mo Fan said. It was as if they were watching a clown.
Mo Fan pouted, looking as if they didn't understand. "Alright, alright, you're here to win honor for the school, not to bicker and lose before the competition even starts!" Teacher Gu Han said.
Because of Tang Miao, the teachers weren't too disappointed this time. After all, what if she had a natural spirit seed? Could she compare to Tang Miao, who came with a soul seed?
Moreover, Gu Han had heard that Tang Miao's current strength had already reached the peak of four elements. Dean Xiao sending him here meant the outcome was already decided!
Of course, the icy mist that enveloped Mu Ningxue upon her appearance was merely because she couldn't control her power as freely as Tang Miao could.
Mu Nujiao looked at Tang Miao and asked, "How is she compared to you?"
Tang Miao shrugged and said, "Of course, she's not as strong as me. Even if their entire team came at me, they wouldn't be enough."
Mo Fan clapped beside him and said, "Big brother is awesome!"
Song Xia looked at Mo Fan, who had just finished boasting, and then at Tang Miao, feeling that both of them were unreliable!
Mainly, Song Xia didn't know much about Tang Miao's strength.
However, Mu Nujiao and Mo Fan felt that the outcome had already been decided at the very beginning.
Mu Ningxue walked forward. She clearly didn't cast any magic, nor did she release any ice elemental aura. She merely walked, yet she was like an ice queen, and wherever she passed, an ice and snow domain immediately formed.
"Shall I lead the charge?" Lu Zhenghe said to Mu Ningxue with a somewhat fawning expression.
Mu Ningxue nodded, then looked at Mo Fan. She had witnessed Mo Fan's astonishing scene when he defeated Yu Ang, and Mu Ningxue couldn't help but wonder what level Mo Fan had reached in Pearl Institute.
Most importantly, Mu Ningxue was aware of Mo Fan's abilities, and she didn't want her team to lose to Pearl Institute. Even a draw would be a great humiliation for Imperial Capital Academy.
"Ice Spread!"
Mu Ningxue retreated a step. Icy crystals slipped from her fair hands.
She pursed her captivating lips and blew gently.
Frost danced, and shimmering, translucent powder permeated the entire battlefield. A chilling aura instantly dispelled all the air here.
The ground was originally covered in a thin layer of frost, appearing like an icy veil. But after Mu Ningxue cast her Ice Spread spell, the frost transformed into living plants, covering and spreading densely like ivy... However, just as it was about to reach Tang Miao and the others, the ice layer suddenly thickened. But it didn't continue to spread towards them; instead, it reversed... Upon seeing an ice layer even thicker than what Mu Ningxue had cast, Teacher Lu from Imperial Capital Academy was utterly dumbfounded!
He immediately looked over but didn't see anyone from Pearl Institute making a move. Teacher Lu was stunned, and similarly, the people from Imperial Capital Academy on the field were also stunned...