Versatile Mage: I have 999 talents!

Chapter 159 The first battle must be won decisively!
"Captain, how should we plan our first battle?"

Zhao Manyan's eyes gleamed with excitement, and he looked eager to try.

Wang Feng glanced at him, then his gaze swept across the faces of everyone present.

"Jiang Shaoxu, Mu Nujiao, Ai Jiangtu, and Jiang Yu, the four of you come up with me," Wang Feng said.

Upon hearing that he wasn't on the roster, Zhao Manyan's face instantly lost its luster, and he deflated like a punctured balloon.

"Seriously? Do you really need to personally take on that Sakura National Team?" Mo Fan raised an eyebrow, a hint of disdain on his face.

Wang Feng's expression was serious as he said in a deep voice:
"This is the opening match, and also our Huaxia team's first match in this tournament. It's of great significance, so of course we have to win spectacularly!"

"We want the whole world to know that the once-sleeping Eastern dragon has awakened!"

"Uh... Captain, you're not going to take out an entire enemy team by yourself again, are you?" Jiang Yu asked somewhat nervously.

Although he was very happy to have a place in the first match, after all, his teacher Pang Lai was watching from the VIP seats.

But if you're just going up there to make up the numbers, then it's better not to go at all.

"Don't worry, if the Sakura National Team doesn't surrender, I'll face their captain. The other four, you can choose your own opponents. My requirements are simple: show your strongest abilities and win decisively!"

Hearing this, Jiang Yu breathed a sigh of relief, patted his chest, and said confidently, "I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

Mu Nujiao, Ai Jiangtu, and Jiang Shaoxu nodded, their eyes filled with fighting spirit.

"You all get ready, I'm going to go earn some extra money!"

……

In the other side, in the athletes' preparation room.

The countdown on the electronic screen kept ticking, with only fifteen minutes left before the start of the match. The Sakura National Team was still arguing heatedly about who would play.

“Professor Nobuko, what should we do?” Shao Hegu asked.

He is now filled with regret, regretting why he used his left hand to draw lots!
Fujikata Nobuko's lips twitched.

She also wanted to know what they should do.

This is their Sakura team's preliminary round! And it's the very first match of the opening day!
It's safe to say that, apart from the finals and the treasure hunt, this was the most watched event!
If we lose the first battle
She could foresee just how loud the keyboards would be online!
Fujikata Nobuko looked at Mochizuki Chika with a troubled expression, her eyes pleading for help.

Although she was nominally the mentor and Mochizuki Chika was merely the instructor, the actual status of this eldest daughter of the Mochizuki family was far above hers.

If she can make the decision, at least the impact of the first defeat can be minimized.

Yes, the match hadn't even started yet, and Nobuko Fujikata was already considering how to gracefully accept defeat.

"Qianxun, do you have any suggestions?"

Mochizuki reluctantly withdrew her gaze from Wang Feng, glanced at the dejected team members, and gently shook her head.

"Is this the difference? Yes, Wang Fengjun's strength is not only reflected in the bedroom."

After a moment of contemplation, Mochizuki Chika said solemnly, "We only have two choices. One is to forfeit directly and preserve our strength to fight our way back from the losers' bracket."

"Second is to take a gamble!"

"Gambling? How do you gamble?"

"I'm betting that the Chinese team won't field their strongest starting lineup," explained Mochizuki Chika. "They've always liked to keep a low profile, and they probably won't reveal all their cards in the opening match."

"But in any case, I do not recommend forfeiting directly. The opening match is of great significance, and we cannot afford the consequences if we surrender without a fight."

Everyone nodded in agreement. They knew perfectly well that this year's Chinese team was incredibly strong and was definitely a favorite to win the championship.

But the average viewer doesn't think so.

In most people's minds, the Chinese team is still the weak team whose best result in recent major competitions was only the top 16!

If they retreat without a fight, they'll probably be collectively withdrawn tomorrow. Mochizuki Chika continued her analysis: "Besides, even if we lose the bet, it won't matter. After testing the opponent's strength, if the gap is too large, it's not too late to admit defeat."

"Surrendering without a fight is cowardly, but retreating when faced with difficulties is a tactical way to preserve strength." Fujikata Nobuko immediately made the decision, "Let's do as Chikaru says!"

……

The match officially began with the referee's whistle.

When the members of the Sakura National Team saw Wang Feng calmly leading four teammates onto the field, everyone's face turned deathly pale.

They all looked at their captain, Shao Hegu, their eyes filled with fear.

Shao Hegu took a deep breath and lowered his voice, saying, "We have to hold out for at least a few rounds, otherwise we won't be able to explain ourselves to the country!"

Mingbu Song and Yosuke looked at each other, and finally could only nod reluctantly.

"Move!" Wang Feng gave the order.

Jiang Yu, Jiang Shaoxu, Ai Jiangtu, and Mu Nujiao all showed excited expressions and quickly rushed towards the nearest opponent.

They all knew in their hearts how much benefit it would bring to themselves and their families to defeat their opponents in this highly anticipated competition!

So when they made their move, almost everyone used their best skills.

Even the usually composed Ai Jiangtu didn't hold back this time. His fifth-realm spiritual power instantly transformed into a powerful spatial domain, directly locking Ming Busong within it.

Because they were all very clear about just how powerful Wang Feng was.

If we don't reveal our trump cards now, we won't show our strength and style.

From now on, they will only become background to highlight Wang Feng's strength!

Wang Feng's gaze fell on Shao Hegu, whose expression was solemn, and a playful smile appeared on his lips: "I heard you are a leading figure among the younger generation in Japan? Let me see what you're made of!"

Before he finished speaking, Shao Hegu's pupils suddenly turned brownish-brown, and a brown sandstorm instantly swept around him.

Behind him, a majestic brown constellation shone brightly.

"Rock Demon's Eye - Earth Dragon Spike!"

With a heavy stomp, Shao Hegu caused the ground to crack open.

Countless sharp earth spikes, like ancient earth dragons awakening, came crashing down on Wang Feng from all directions with overwhelming force.

A hint of admiration flashed in Wang Feng's eyes.

Both being earth-elemental mages, Zhao Manyan only knows how to build sandcastles, while this person can unleash the power of the earth with such ferocious destructive force, which is truly amazing.

"What a pity," Wang Feng sighed softly.

"Spatial Rhythm and Time Lag!"

A silver star map swirled beneath his feet, and the space in front of him suddenly rippled like water.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment. The ferocious earth dragon spikes were frozen in mid-air, maintaining their most ferocious attack posture, yet unable to advance even an inch further.

The entire scene resembles a frozen 3D painting, filled with an eerie and awe-inspiring feeling.

With a flick of its slender fingers, the evening breeze created a visible ripple in the air.

"opposite!"

With this soft shout, the ferocious earth dragon, which had been still in mid-air, suddenly trembled violently.

The next second, the entire swarm of earth dragons let out a deafening roar, turned around, and launched a counterattack on Shaohe Valley at an even faster speed than when they came!

(End of this chapter)