Chapter 958 - The King (1/2)
After the words “I admit defeat” left her mouth, Hai Zhengming was immediately stunned. He never thought that even before the round started, the side that he had high hopes for would admit defeat.
At the same time, the onlookers below the arena were also stunned. No one had expected that the number one master of the South Academy, Tu Jiaojiao, would take the initiative to admit defeat. What was going on?
After a short moment of silence, the onlookers burst into an uproar.
“What is she doing? What is Senior Sister Tu Jiaojiao doing? Doesn’t she know that she’s representing the South Academy in the competition? She actually surrendered without a fight. How shameful!”
“Impossible! Did I hear wrong? How could Senior Sister Tu Jiaojiao admit defeat?”
“Impossible! There must be an inside story behind this. How could that boy be a match for Senior Sister Tu Jiaojiao! I’ve never seen him before.”
The students of the South Academy were angry. They could accept failure, but they couldn’t accept Tu Jiaojiao’s unconditional surrender!
At the North Academy side, they were also very noisy. However, unlike the enraged students from the South Academy, they were filled with excitement and joy.
“Gosh, am I mishearing? The South Academy actually admitted defeat? Have we finally won the competition between the North and South Academies?”
“Happiness comes all of a sudden. We actually won. And that boy on the arena, he didn’t do anything and directly obtained the title of king. Is there anyone who is luckier than him?”
“Yeah, it’s too easy to be the king. I also can do it…”
Luo Dongqing laughed loudly. “Old lady, did you see that? That’s the strength of our grandson-in-law. He didn’t have to make a move. Your South Academy directly threw in the towel.”
Ouyang Lan pulled a long face. She did not understand why the arrogant woman, Tu Jiaojiao, had admitted defeat just like that. However, there were no rules in the competition that prohibited students from admitting defeat, so she could not say anything.
Everyone was puzzled by Tu Jiaojiao’s behavior. Only Yun Qianqian and the others knew what was going on, especially Murong Jinghong. Tu Jiaojiao had expressed this kind of intention when they fought in the arena.
However, most people could not accept this result. The angriest one was You Wanren. In any case, he could not accept that his enemy gained the title of king so easily.
Just as Hai Zhengming was about to make a decision, he came to the front of the stand and shouted at Luo Dongqing and Ouyang Lan, “Directors, I am unconvinced. I can’t accept this result.”
Seeing someone stand up and question the decision, the noisy students suddenly became silent. Everyone wanted to see how the two directors would deal with this matter.
Ouyang Lan said, “It’s the right of the contestants to admit defeat. Why are you against it?”
“Director, you’re right. The contestants can voluntarily admit defeat, but today’s competition is different. Tu Jiaojiao doesn’t represent herself, but all of us, so she has no right to admit defeat.”
You Wanren angrily said, “I’ve long heard that Tu Jiaojiao had an affair with Qin Haodong. Now it seems that the rumor is true. She sacrificed the honor of our South Academy for this man.
“Think about it. There were 19 rounds in total today. However, Qin Haodong didn’t even lift one finger. How could he win the title of king?
“If that’s all right, then what reason is there to speak of? What fairness is there to speak of?
“Directors, please uphold justice. Please disqualify Qin Haodong and Tu Jiaojiao from the competition and drive them out of our Tortoise Academy. They have brought shame on our academy!”
His words immediately aroused the anger simmering in the hearts of the students on the field. Many people shouted one after another.
“Directors, please uphold justice and disqualify them from the competition…”
“We refuse to accept Tu Jiaojiao’s surrender. We refuse to accept the result of the competition. We refuse to accept that he took the honor of being the king without having to lift a finger…”
“Inside story! Humiliation! Our academy will absolutely not allow such a thing to happen.”
For a moment, the situation in the field was very tense. Some people were angry because Tu Jiaojiao had admitted defeat, while others were annoyed because their goddess had an affair with Qin Haodong.
Even the honor of being king could be gifted to him. From this, it could be seen how much Tu Jiaojiao loved this man.
You Wanren had a proud look on his face and said to the two directors in the stand, “Directors, do you see that? This is what everyone wants. Let’s hope you can uphold justice and show no favoritism!”
He knew about the relationship between Qin Haodong and Luo Hongying, so he deliberately emphasized the words “favoritism”.
Ouyang Lan and Luo Dongqing exchanged glances. Luo Dongqing indicated for Ouyang Lan to handle this matter.
“Everyone, quiet down!”
As a master at the stage of the Grand Completion Realm, although Ouyang Lan’s voice was not loud, it was clearly heard by everyone.
She had extremely high prestige in the entire Tortoise Academy, so after that, everyone piped down instantly.
Ouyang Lan said, “Don’t worry. In order to ensure the fairness of the competition in the Tortoise Academy, I will definitely give everyone an explanation.
“However, the competition is the competition, and the rules are the rules. Under the circumstances of the great disparity in strength, the contestants are allowed to admit defeat. Therefore, before we announce the final result, we have to listen to what Tu Jiaojiao will say.”
After she said that, everyone turned to look at the arena. Their eyes were all focused on Tu Jiaojiao.
Ouyang Lan said again, “Tu Jiaojiao, what is your reason for surrendering? Give everyone an explanation. If your explanation is reasonable, the academy will support your decision.
“If it is unreasonable, the academy will consider canceling your qualification to participate in the competition.”
Tu Jiaojiao nodded and said, “Okay, director, since everyone needs an explanation, I’ll go ahead.”