The situation on the field was changing rapidly. Jing Yuan Cheng, who had just been holding his own against three opponents, felt he was about to be finished.
As it turned out, due to the elimination of the Fifth Military School's commander, two of his opponents were instantly eliminated, leaving him to face only the single combatant from the Second Military School.
This shift in the tide significantly boosted his confidence.
"If three of them couldn't eliminate me, surely I can handle one! Take this, and die!"
The single combatant from the Second Military School immediately heard the commander's transmission: "Don't engage, retreat first!"
Simultaneously, Fei Ta, who was fiercely engaged with Hui Xing Xiu, also received the commander's order: "Retreat first."
Fei Ta had also heard the recent broadcast and knew that the allied forces were likely about to collapse. The Second Military School's principle was to achieve the greatest victory with the smallest cost.
In the current situation, it was clearly not the time to linger in battle. With one allied team wiped out and another missing two combatants, what was there to fight for?
Xiang Man, the commander of the Asir Military School, didn't even need to transmit information. His remaining single combatant was by his side, and the mecha technician was also there.
He simply patted them twice, signaling for a retreat.
The two immediately understood the current situation and prioritized their own survival. Like the Fifth Military School, their entire competition was over this time. Although they had lost two single combatants, they still had some points.
"As long as the green hills remain, there will be wood to burn."
Xiang Man left these words and slipped away with his two teammates.
However, Meng Huai was not idle at this moment. The Fifth Military School's personnel were no longer a concern. The Asir Military School's forces had fled, leaving only the Second Military School to deal with.
This was precisely because Hui Xing Xiu and Jing Yuan Cheng were both entangled with their school's two single combatants. Although Commander Mu Rong Shuai had ordered them to retreat, they were still stuck!
Hui Xing Xiu hadn't even saved Zheng Yi Ran earlier, so how could he let them retreat so easily now?
Jing Yuan Cheng was in a similar situation. He had been so worried about being surrounded by three opponents that he was sweating profusely. Now that two opponents were gone, how could he let go of this person from the Second Military School!
When he heard that the Fifth Military School's commander had been eliminated, Jing Yuan Cheng had praised Meng Huai profusely.
"Junior Sister Meng, you truly are something! Taking out the commander first, you've saved me from a dire situation!"
"Junior Sister Meng, you are practically my savior, a life-saving grace!"
Usually, it was Hui Xing Xiu who spoke nonsensical things during their playful banter, and Jing Yuan Cheng rarely spoke like this. It was evident that he had been extremely worried just moments ago.
Being unable to retreat at this moment directly presented Meng Huai with an opportunity. After dealing with the Fifth Military School, she turned her attention towards the Second Military School's commander.
Seeing the situation, Mu Rong Shuai decided to protect himself first and said to the single combatant and mecha technician beside him.
"We'll leave first, let them chase us."
The single combatant then escorted Mu Rong Shuai and the other two away from the area. The three military schools that had been so proud and high-spirited moments ago were now one more disheveled than the other.
However, since Meng Huai had let the Asir Military School's forces escape, she naturally couldn't let them get away too.
Meng Huai directly blocked their path, and the single combatant immediately stepped forward to shield the commander and the mecha technician.
But whether it was out of an unconscious desire to protect the commander, his stance was slightly angled towards Commander Mu Rong Shuai. Meng Huai directly swung his saber towards the single combatant, who instinctively blocked.
In the gap between the attack and the block, Meng Huai seized an opening and dragged the mecha technician out, throwing him in the opposite direction.
The Asir Military School's single combatant who had been eliminated earlier saw this scene and shrunk back as if the pain of that throw still lingered.
Mecha technicians were not comparable to single combatants in terms of physical fitness. When thrown to the ground, it felt as if their bones had all come apart. However, this was all due to the sensory connection with the mecha; they themselves were not actually injured. It was just a very unpleasant sensation.
Meng Huai paid no attention to the single combatant and turned towards the mecha technician.
Seeing that the safety of their mecha technician was threatened, the single combatant stepped forward again to rescue the mecha technician.
Xiang Man, the commander of the Asir Military School, wasn't solely focused on running away. Seeing the situation, he directly addressed his team members: "Let's go back!"
Because the Second Military School had formed this so-called allied army, their Asir Military School had directly lost two single combatants, and the Fifth Military School was completely wiped out. However, the Second Military School had not lost a single person, so how could the people of the Asir Military School feel balanced?
Therefore, seeing the Second Military School's commander isolated, they no longer cared about the alliance's agreement. That was clearly points up for grabs!
Xiang Man directly issued the command: "Attack the Second Military School's commander!"
【This is quite interesting. It's indeed more engaging when there are more participating teams. Normally, there are only five military schools, and the situations are always the same. This year looks like it will be very interesting!】
【This three-party alliance is truly amusing, falling apart so completely!】
Seeing these people charging directly at him, Mu Rong Shuai exclaimed in exasperation: "Xiang Man, what do you mean? We are allies!"
Mu Rong Shuai truly felt that today was an inauspicious start. It shouldn't have been like this! According to his plan, they should have first taken down the established military schools, including the Imperial Military School. Then, the newly joined military schools were also not a threat and were insignificant.
When he had courted these two military schools before, his proposal was to first defeat these military schools, and then the three of them would sweep the top three points.
But now, the Fifth Military School's commander was eliminated, the entire team was out, their points were zero, making them the absolute last place.
The Asir Military School's two single combatants were eliminated, and they were unable to fight back against the newly joined military schools, as they were at a disadvantage purely in terms of numbers.
Mu Rong Shuai finally understood why Xiang Man was targeting him. He was still trying to persuade them: "I also did not expect the alliance to end up like this, but we still have five people, and there is still a chance! Let's join forces, go to the finish line to capture the flag, and the first-place flag will be yours, as a sign of our Second Military School's sincerity! What do you say?!"
Xiang Man was already furious. Seeing Mu Rong Shuai still talking about joining forces, he directly said to his single combatant: "What are you waiting for! Such a good opportunity, hurry up and attack!"
Then he said to Mu Rong Shuai: "This alliance talk is all you, Commander Mu Rong, initiating the alliance. But look at the current situation, it's the Asir and Fifth Military Schools that are at a disadvantage! You can only compensate for the losses of our two single combatants with points!"
The implication was that they could only compensate for their losses with the entire team's points.