Chapter 227 Could You Not See?

Chapter 227 Could You Not See?

In Su Rong's view, every man participating in today’s martial arts competition, regardless of winning or losing, was fighting for the glory of their country. How could that be embarrassing?

She admired these people so much!

Su Youyue nodded at her sister's words: "Rong'er is right."

Xiao Feiyan thought about it and realized it was true. For a moment, she not only hoped that Fourth Brother would win but also wished he would be careful and avoid getting hurt. Seeing him talking with other warriors, seemingly discussing tactics, gave her some peace of mind.

Soon, the warriors from Great Shen and Dongrong Country stepped onto the martial arts stage together.

Under the vast sky, these men appeared particularly small, yet they glared fiercely at each other, the tension in the air reaching up to the heavens!

The team battle consisted of two rounds: one with twelve against twelve, and another with three against three. This first round involved twelve against twelve. Falling off the stage or being unable to get up within fifteen breaths meant defeat. The winner would be the last group standing on the stage.

The warriors sent by Dongrong Country were their tallest and strongest. Leading them was the man who had initially wielded the meteor hammer.

Just standing there, his imposing figure was awe-inspiring; his waist was as thick as a water barrel. Even a tall person looked like a skinny horse next to him. It seemed unlikely that five people could lift him together.

Standing before this man, Xiao Silang felt his power even more acutely, but he remained vigilant rather than afraid, clenching his fists tightly as if ready to punch the heavens.

The signal flare exploded above the two sides, and almost instantly, both groups moved in unison!

"Fourth Brother! Beat them!" Xiao Feiyan jumped up again.

Fortunately, the railing was high enough; otherwise, Su Youyue feared she might fall over.

In the twelve-on-twelve melee, even with multiple pairs of eyes, it was hard to follow everything. Every corner was thrilling.

What surprised both the spectators from Great Shen and Dongrong Country was that the two sides were evenly matched.

The Dongrong warriors were strong but less agile than those from Great Shen. The Great Shen fighters seemed aware of this and used their agility to their advantage, engaging in a tug-of-war strategy: advancing when the enemy retreated and retreating when the enemy advanced. For a while, neither side gained the upper hand.

Even the Dongrong spectators stretched their necks, listening to the young men and women from Great Shen cheering loudly. They couldn't help but join in.

"Utuul! Use more strength!"

"No, no! Watch your back!"

No one cared whether the warriors below could hear them; their excitement was palpable, as if they wanted to jump in and fight themselves.

Su Youyue hadn’t expected that they still had a chance to win this twelve-on-twelve match. She gripped her handkerchief tightly, watching intently.

The battlefield changed rapidly. One moment, Xiao Silang had thrown aside the Dongrong warrior with the barrel waist, and the next, he inadvertently entered the attack range of another Dongrong fighter, near the edge of the stage.

Seeing Xiao Silang about to be punched off, everyone on the stage shouted frantically, "Xiao Silang! Xiao Silang!"

At this critical moment, a Great Shen fighter suddenly appeared behind Xiao Silang and pulled him out of harm's way.

"Phew..." The crowd from Great Shen breathed a sigh of relief, their emotions akin to jumping off a cliff and bouncing back.

On the stage, Xiao Silang and the person who saved him exchanged a glance, silently acknowledging the warning. He then returned to the battle.

With this experience, Xiao Silang became more cautious. However, when he saw one of his comrades about to be knocked off, it was too late to save him. He could only watch as the man was kicked off the stage by a sweeping kick.

The first person to lose was from Great Shen, which boosted the morale of the Dongrong fighters.

"Hahaha! Good job! Truly worthy of being Dongrong men!" Prince Bei laughed heartily, making sure everyone knew how pleased he was.

The faces of the Great Shen spectators darkened. The earlier parity suggested equal strength, but losing one person put them at a disadvantage.

They had thought they had a chance to win, but now it seemed unlikely.

Noticing the gloomy atmosphere among the Great Shen spectators, Su Youyue cleared her throat: "Prince Bei, didn't you see?"

"What did I miss?" Prince Bei smiled widely, delighted to hear his beloved speak.

Being the center of attention due to the earlier commotion, his gaze shifted to Su Youyue, drawing everyone else's attention to her as well.

Su Youyue smiled gently: "Your side is likely to lose this round."

Everyone exchanged puzzled looks. Although Su Youyue was from Great Shen and supporting her own side was understandable, her tone seemed certain of Great Shen's victory.

But clearly, Great Shen was at a disadvantage!

Prince Bei wanted to be angry but couldn't resist her charming smile. He simply said, "Oh, I didn't see that."

Su Youyue's cheeks still carried a slight baby fat, making her smile look endearing. "The Dongrong warriors are strong, but they've expended too much energy in the first half. They'll be at a disadvantage in the second half."

Her rare use of a cute tone won her favor. While many from Great Shen no longer harbored deep suspicions toward her, they didn't feel much affection either. Hearing her speak like this, they wondered if she was right.

How could they have missed it?

Most of the Great Shen spectators were confused, even the military officials. Those unfamiliar with martial arts and tactics were even more bewildered. Great Shen had always undervalued martial skills, considering martial artists as mere brawny fools. Martial competitions were rare, and even horse racing had declined in recent years. It was strange that they could understand the nuances.

However, the Dongrong spectators, upon Su Youyue's reminder, finally noticed the issue.

The Great Shen fighters were dodging to tire out the Dongrong warriors!