Chapter 237: The Battle for the First Selection

"Who are you? What is your relationship with Xu Fan?"

Zu Jiming's tone softened. The only person he was targeting was Xu Fan, and he just wanted to see Xu Fan's abilities. He had no intention of ruining the relationship.

"The substitute member of the Guofu team, Mu Nujiao, is a classmate of Xu Fan!"

Mu Nujiao said lightly that she didn't want to know Zu Jiming's thoughts. She just wanted to teach Zu Jiming a lesson on behalf of Xu Fan and prove her strength to all the regular team members.

"Are you going to drain my magic power for Xu Fan? Humph, do you think you can defeat me in a round-robin battle? Ridiculous!"

Zu Jiming didn't even take the starting player Mo Fan seriously, and he would not think highly of the substitute Mu Nujiao.

"But since Xu Fan doesn't dare to face me, I will force him out!"

Zu Jiming sneered. He was very confident in his poison system. He had successfully challenged a higher level opponent before without intending to do so.

Zu Jiming stared at Mu Nujiao as he spoke. This person had a close relationship with Xu Fan. If she was injured, Xu Fan would definitely be forced to show up!
"How are you going to force him out? Seriously injure us?"

Mu Nujiao was suddenly stunned for a moment, Xu Fan's voice rang in her ears, and then a cunning look appeared on her face.

Zu Jiming could feel that Mu Nujiao's fighting spirit suddenly disappeared, and he couldn't help but frown. If the other party turned around and left, he would be in a difficult situation.

"What do you mean? Are you going to run away?"

"No way, you are a high-level mage, you won't be afraid of me, a mid-level mage!"

Zu Jiming said something to bully Mu Nujiao, but the displeasure on Mu Nujiao's face became even more obvious.

"Although you are a mid-level mage, you are a regular player in the National Team, and I, a high-level mage, am just a substitute!"

Mu Nujiao suddenly laughed, and Mo Fan on the side suddenly realized and immediately understood Xu Fan's idea. This guy named Jiming or Zebu came here to cause trouble. We can't just teach him a lesson. We must make him remember!
"It seems that you have taken a fancy to my selected position!"

"Well, as long as you can beat me, I will give you my starting spot. I'll be the substitute!"

Zu Jiming said confidently, his anger growing even more, and he decided that he would not hold back when the fight started!

This was exactly what Mu Nujiao was waiting for, but she still needed to confirm it.

"You won't go back on your word, right? After all, you are Zu Jiming of the Zu family!"

"Humph! The biggest difference between a substitute player and a regular player is that you don't get the resources given by the National Team during your training! Even if the instructor disagrees with our exchange of identities, I won't deprive you of the resources you deserve!"

Zu Jiming didn't know that because of Mu Nujiao's outstanding performance and Zhao Manyan's family's dedication, she would also be able to receive resources as a substitute.

"Okay! The Zu family is indeed wealthy. I hope you won't regret it later! Come on, follow me to the gym!"

Mu Nujiao raised her hand and took Ai Tutu towards the gymnasium of Mingzhu Academy, where there was an arena that could accommodate battles among high-level mages.

"I won't regret it! I won't lose!"

Zu Jiming suddenly felt uneasy. After comforting himself for a few words, he followed the two men.

The students around them were planning to go over and take a look, but they were stopped by Mo Fan. He also received Xu Fan's message that this matter should not be made public. When Mu Nujiao and Zu Jiming walked into the gymnasium one after another, the arena specially used for fighting was also isolated. The two could fight as much as they wanted, and there would definitely be no audience to spread the news of their fight.

"Xu Fan! Do you dare to fight me?"

Zu Jiming saw Xu Fan in the gymnasium at a glance. Next to Xu Fan was Dean Xiao. With Dean Xiao around, the bet between Zu Jiming and Mu Nujiao was no longer a joke.

"Haha, you should fight Jiaojiao first. The substitute members are not worthy of challenging me!"

Xu Fan sneered and emphasized the word "substitute". Zu Jiming immediately understood Xu Fan's idea.

"Hmph, just wait and see. Don't think I can do nothing against a mere high-level mage!"

Zu Jiming said coldly, then jumped directly onto the ring and turned to look at Mu Nujiao, who also came to the ring on the wind track.

"This guy seems very arrogant. Is Jiaojiao really his match?"

Ai Tutu asked doubtfully. She had originally believed in Mu Nujiao's ability, but her arrogant self-confidence made her a little unconfident.

"Don't worry, Jiaojiao has already mastered high-level magic. This Zu Jiming is not a difficult opponent for her!"

The one who answered Ai Tutu was Ding Yumian. As comrades who had fought together, they had a very good relationship.

"President Xiao, you have to testify for us. Zu Jiming voluntarily gave up his status as a regular player!"

Xu Fan said to Dean Xiao with a smile, and Dean Xiao shook his head helplessly and agreed. He was also happy to see another person from Mingzhu Academy on the final list.

"Humph! I will testify for you too! But there is a vacancy in the starting lineup, and we have two substitutes!"

Song He's voice suddenly came. He was the principal of the Imperial Capital Academy. Although he was the mentor of the National Team, he still had some selfish thoughts in his heart.

"Lao Song, are you sure you want Mu Tingying and Mu Nujiao to compete for this starting spot?"

Dean Xiao said dimly that among the regular players, not counting Zu Jiming, Xu Fan, Mo Fan, Mu Ningxue, Zhao Manyan, Ai Jiangtu and Jiang Yu, half of the players have a relationship with Mu Nujiao. Apart from their identities and backgrounds, Mu Tingying would have to compete with Mu Nujiao.

"Guan Yu from our Imperial Capital Academy is not bad either. If you can exchange places, why not let Guan Yu join the substitute team!"

Song He naturally knew that Mu Tingying was just there to make up the numbers, so he had to make secondary preparations. Anyway, there would be enough resources for substitute players, so having one or two more was not absolutely impossible.

"This is your government tutor's internal affairs, I have no right to interfere!"

Dean Xiao just acted like a rogue, and several tutors discussed it and approved the proposal, planning to add another substitute spot.

Hearing the conversation between Song He and Dean Xiao, Zu Jiming was immediately furious. It seemed that no one was optimistic about him. He must win today to show everyone that rank is not everything!
"Poison Cave - A realm of extreme poison!"

Zu Jiming instantly drew a star map and slammed his hands on the ground. A green poisonous field instantly covered the entire arena. This was his natural talent, which doubled the magic casting distance.

"Even if you are a high-level wizard, you can only last ten seconds in my poisonous area!"

Zu Jiming sneered.

(End of this chapter)