"You!"
"Hmph!"
Grandmaster Song felt as if his face had been slapped in public by Qin Wenchang's words.
But he was merely a lone cultivator Grandmaster without any backing, his status a world apart from young masters of top aristocratic families like Qin Wenchang and Tang Junlin.
Thus, despite his dissatisfaction and lingering anger, he could only let out a muffled snort and refrain from arguing.
Fortunately, Tang Junlin wasn't so absurd as to accept all flattery.
"Wenchang, don't talk nonsense."
"Kezun meant for me and Nishang to consider the bigger picture, to ensure we display our greatest strength during the sparring matches."
"He didn't mean for me to command others."
"Grandmaster Song's statement is perfectly fine. I think we can implement it as he just said."
"Nishang, what do you think?"
"I have no objections."
Seeing Tang Junlin ask her, Su Nishang nodded gently.
However, she was quite displeased with his form of address.
So, after agreeing to the initial plan, she added solemnly, "However, Mr. Tang, our relationship isn't that close. If possible, please address me as General Song."
Su Nishang's words caused Tang Junlin's expression to shift slightly, but he quickly recovered.
He apologized softly and continued with the original plan, "Since General Song has no objections, everyone will do as Grandmaster Song suggested."
"Once the US Alliance launches their attack first, all cultivators at the Grandmaster level and above will do their best to intercept the Grandmasters from other countries."
"As for the rest of you Masters, you will be responsible for quickly dealing with the Master-level figures from the smaller countries that are just making up the numbers."
"To gain higher ranking points."
"As for the subsequent battles, I believe the Bear Country will be able to rendezvous with us soon."
"At that time, with both sides attacking from front and back, we may not be without a chance against the US Alliance."
"Alright, we'll do as Young Master Tang said!"
Since Tang Junlin had behaved rather appropriately, his plan received the support of almost everyone.
Qin Xuan, as Zheng Wanqing's designated solo player, was not in a hurry to leave.
Since the main force of the US Alliance was currently at the front, he could help block some of the stronger opponents first.
After a few more minutes, the battlefield situation gradually became clearer.
Facing Qin Xuan and the others was the US Alliance, led by the United States, and composed of the Eastern Ying, Bangzi, Sun Never Sets, and several scattered countries.
On the diagonal opposite side of the battlefield, the Bear Country and allied nations friendly to Dragon Country and Bear Country, a total of fifty-two people, were intercepted by an alliance of France, Germany, the Holy Roman Empire, and other countries.
Thus, the team match positioning phase officially concluded.
"Everyone, hit the Dragon Country people hard!"
"Especially that Dragon Countryman named Qin Xuan. The Supreme Commander has issued a kill order; he must be left on the battlefield!"
"Yes!"
With Steve's command, the international martial arts team competition officially began!
Several US superhumans roared in unison, transforming into unyielding stones.
A few other superhumans, holding shields, ran on foot towards the Dragon Country Grandmasters not far away.
In addition, superhumans from countries like Eastern Ying and Sun Never Sets exchanged glances and, following Steve's orders, charged towards the Dragon Country formation.
Eastern Ying Onmyoji summoned countless Shikigami from paper, while Sun Never Sets unleashed a group of vampires who leaped into the air, revealing their fangs, and mages wielding staffs and riding broomsticks.
"Dragon Country personnel, intercept them according to the plan!"
Seeing the US Alliance launch the first charge, Tang Junlin naturally shouted to prepare for battle.
Although he had humbly claimed he wouldn't command these Dragon Country elites, deep down, he still considered himself the commander of this battle.
He assigned roles for who would intercept the superhumans and who would intercept the mages, leaving out only Qin Xuan, who was at the rear of the formation.
Oh, this is good?
Seeing the Dragon Country Grandmasters intercepting the fierce onslaught of the opposing Grandmasters, Qin Xuan found himself enjoying the leisure.
After all, the battle had just begun, and the moment of decisive victory was far from here.
Since the opponents had no intention of having him tank damage at the front, he could take this opportunity to observe the strength distribution of various countries.
A rough scan revealed that in terms of sheer combat power on the field, the strongest was naturally the leading United States.
In addition to the "Living Rock" and "Super Soldier" who clearly possessed innate abilities, the early-stage Grandmaster-level Human Torch, the mid-stage Grandmaster-level Wolverine, and the late-stage Grandmaster-level Steve were all at the peak of their respective realms.
However, Qin Xuan had encountered quite a few abilities as well.
While these individuals were strong, there was still a significant gap between them and himself.
Therefore, after a brief observation, Qin Xuan shifted his focus to the Onmyoji of Eastern Ying.
Based on the identifying features previously told to him by Kamo Haruzakura, Qin Xuan easily recognized these individuals.
Aside from a few Kamo family members with grim expressions, the remaining Onmyoji were all from the Abe family.
Unlike the animal Shikigami used by the Kamo family, the Abe family used an extremely diverse range of Shikigami.
There were all sorts of Yokai and specters.
One of them had even become a spirit from a pair of geta, and its spiritual energy was then utilized by the Onmyoji.
This was quite an eye-opener for Qin Xuan, a half-baked Onmyoji.
Yes, Qin Xuan had also learned the techniques of controlling Shikigami from Kamo Haruzakura.
The paper cranes that had monitored Huda and James outside the helicopter at that time were also the product of his initial practice.
However, the subjugation of Shikigami was too difficult, and powerful Shikigami that could rival his abilities were not found everywhere.
Therefore, after that initial trial, he had abandoned his research into Shikigami.
He planned to try again when he encountered powerful Shikigami.
After observing the Onmyoji, Qin Xuan's gaze turned to the vampires and mages of Sun Never Sets.
As for the vampires, he had previously fought against the Count-level Buffy and had a vampire friend, Vladimir.
Therefore, he merely glanced at those individuals.
However, the mages who flew around on broomsticks, occasionally unleashing brilliant beams of light, piqued Qin Xuan's interest greatly.
How were they able to cast so-called magic with just a wooden stick?
And how could their strength reach the late-stage Grandmaster level?
These two questions constantly revolved in Qin Xuan's mind.
Suddenly, a control spell cast towards him made Qin Xuan's eyes light up.
"Psychic power!"
"The so-called magic of Sun Never Sets is actually the psychic power used by other countries?!"
Feeling the incredibly familiar sensation on his body, Qin Xuan couldn't help but exclaim loudly.
So, magic was merely another name for psychic power, and wands were their release devices for concentrating their psychic power.
As for the colorful and dazzling beams of light emitted during spellcasting, they were entirely mechanisms set up by the wand makers to materialize psychic power!
Having figured it all out, Qin Xuan couldn't help but marvel at how many things were common across the world.
Even when originating from different regions and environments, the evolved forms were remarkably similar.
However, before he could finish marveling at the wonders of the world, a shout erupted beside him.
Judging by the voice, it was Qin Wenchang, his supposed younger brother, born to his second mother, who was always at odds with him.