Dong Fangyu shook his head slightly. "It's not like that."
"Then what is it?"
"There's a rule for the intercollegiate competition. The winning academy in each competition will host the next one." Dong Fangyu explained.
"So, the previous intercollegiate competition was won by Lingyin Academy?" Xia Zhiqing frowned. Although she hadn't been to Lingyin Academy, she had developed a subtle aversion towards it.
Dong Fangyu and Gong Shaoqing exchanged a glance, their expressions revealing a hint of helplessness. Dong Fangyu continued, "Not just this time, Lingyin Academy also won the previous competition."
"As a result, Canglan Academy has been suppressed for ten years. Back then, the strength of Canglan Academy was even greater than that of Lingyin Academy and Beihai Academy." Gong Shaoqing's face bore a heavy burden. "This time, our participation in the competition carries great responsibility. If we lose again, Lingyin Academy will have won for the third consecutive time. Our academy's reputation, which had slightly improved due to the relic incident, will plummet once again. Regardless, we must do our best this time."
Gong Shaoqing's handsome and stern face was filled with seriousness and determination. He had an indescribable sense of belonging to Canglan Academy. He didn't want to see the academy fall into such a state.
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded. As members of Canglan Academy, they would give their all for the sake of the academy.
"However, apart from us, there is also Beihai Academy. Does that mean the students from Beihai Academy have no chance of winning?" Bai Junyu pondered aloud.
Since they were the three major academies, there must be competition among them. Why did Gong Shaoqing make it sound like it was only a contest between them and Lingyin Academy?
"Beihai Academy and Lingyin Academy have formed an alliance. Therefore, the current situation is that they are united against us. Previously, the principal had a dispute with the principal of Lingyin Academy over their alliance with Qingxiao Nation. If Canglan Academy loses this time, the principal will have to admit that the actions of the Lingyin Academy principal were justified."
As these words were spoken, Bai Lihong and the others suddenly realized the situation. They hadn't expected there to be such a backstory.
The burden on their shoulders seemed to grow heavier at the thought of it. If they lost this time, the principal would lose face, and the beliefs he had upheld for so many years would be forced to be abandoned.
"That annoying principal of Lingyin Academy! I haven't even seen him, but I already find him repulsive," Xia Zhiqing exclaimed angrily.
In her eyes, although she hadn't interacted with the principal much, she firmly believed that he was an excellent principal. As a member of Canglan Academy, how could she let her principal bow down to another principal?
A complex light flashed in Bai Lihong's eyes. It seemed that this intercollegiate competition could only end in victory for them.
"Master, from what I can see, Lingyin Academy and Beihai Academy will definitely go all out to make you lose this time. It's going to be troublesome," Xiao Hei commented with a sigh.
Bai Lihong nodded slightly. "Just one step away, and Lingyin Academy will win. That's why they will spare no effort."
In the next moment, a smile filled with determination and fighting spirit curved Bai Lihong's lips. "The stronger the opponent, the more exciting the battle. I'm becoming more and more eager for it."