Chapter 278: Confident Jin Da! Will Their Winning Streak Be Ended?

"Mo Da vs. Jin Da! Finally, it's here!"

"Yes, and right in the first match—can't wait!"

On March 16th, there were five team matches in the morning.

The match between Mo Da and Jin Da was the first one.

This was also the first clash between top-tier universities on the national collegiate league stage.

Before nine o'clock, the entire stadium's spectator seats were already full.

Moreover, on the livestream room of Douyu, the nation's largest livestream company with official league broadcasting rights.

The concurrent viewership had reached several million!

"Here they come!"

"Mo Da will win! Lei Di will win!"

"Haha, Mo Da is nothing! Jin Da is the strongest!"

"......"

Not everyone had the funds or energy to attend the league matches in person.

Most people chose to watch on livestream platforms.

Today was Saturday, and most high school and college students were on break.

As a result, the livestream room was unusually lively, with comments flooding like a waterfall.

There were plenty of supporters for both Mo Da and Jin Da, and the room erupted in heated arguments.

By the 16th, the league had already run for seven days.

Online, there were many edited video clips of star players like Xu Jingming, Wang Qi, and Kong Shi.

If asked who had the most fame and the most supporters, there was no doubt: Mo Da's Xu Jingming!

His rare SS-rank ability made him inherently a hot topic.

More importantly, Xu Jingming possessed an SS-rank lightning ability!

The brilliant golden lightning he unleashed in every battle offered a stunning audiovisual experience.

If one word had to describe it, it would be "cool."

Most viewers of the national collegiate league were young people—who wouldn't love such a powerful and handsome player?

"I originally planned to surprise Jing Da, but turns out we're facing Jin Da first.

Still, it's fine—we've only got two matches left. Let's use Formation No. 1 against them.

Let them see our strongest form!"

On Mo Da's spectator bench, Yang Zhentian was finalizing his tactics.

Today was the third-to-last day of the team competition; besides Mo Da's seven straight wins,

Jin Da and Jing Da had also each secured seven straight wins.

The final two matches would be against Jin Da and Jing Da.

"Jingming, it's all up to you today."

Yang Zhentian's gaze fell on Xu Jingming, tall and lean, in the team.

For several days, they had used Formation No. 2.

He knew his student was itching to fight.

"Got it." Xu Jingming smiled and nodded.

Indeed, the past few matches had been too boring.

Only matches against top-tier universities truly excited him.

"Welcome, viewers, to the seventh day of the National Collegiate League!

Today features not only the quarterfinals to semifinals of the individual competition,

But also the long-awaited clash between top-tier universities!

No more delays—let's welcome Mo Du Institute of Esoteric Abilities and Jin Cheng Institute of Esoteric Abilities!"

At exactly nine o'clock, host Feng Le appeared on the stage.

Just those few words instantly ignited the entire stadium.

"Mo Da!"

"Mo Da!"

"Jin Da!"

"Jin Da!"

"......"

Cheers surged like tidal waves; livestream rooms were flooded with supporters of both teams.

"Let's go."

Xu Jingming led Kong Shi and the others toward the arena.

On Jin Cheng's spectator bench, a group of five in gray battle suits walked toward them.

"Finally, we're facing you Mo Da—it's been a long wait.

I can't wait to end your winning streak."

Before even stepping onto the arena,

the lead youth in gray battle suit from Jin Da,

grinned with arrogant confidence as he spoke to Xu Jingming and the others.

This man was Han Shan, captain of Jin Da's team, a fourth-rank mid-tier support ability user.

"Han Shan, didn't you get enough beating during the study trip? Feeling itchy again?"

Kong Shi and the others had already encountered this Jin Da group during their freshman study trip.

During the study trip, Jin Da was consistently crushed by Mo Da.

Seeing Han Shan dare to provoke them now, Kong Shi didn't hold back: "You're asking for it."

"The study trip was decided by the number of monsters slain—we Jin Da couldn't match your brute force.

But team competition is different—you Mo Da have no chance."

Han Shan didn't get angry at being exposed; he admitted it openly.

"Whether you have a chance isn't up to you—it'll be decided on the battlefield."

Xu Jingming lifted his eyelids; his low voice carried undeniable authority.

"Xu Jingming of Mo Da, SS-rank ability awakened—I admit you're strong."

Han Shan glanced over, then shook his head:

"But only in individual matches. In team competition, you have less than a ten percent chance..."

With that, he turned and led his team away.

"What's wrong with them? Where do they get their confidence?"

Watching Jin Da's group walk off, Yao Fang muttered.

"Ignore them. Let's get on the arena."

Xu Jingming didn't care.

Using trash talk to disrupt emotions and impair performance—common tactic.

But Jin Da's trash talk had zero intimidation factor...

"No surprise top-tier universities—before the match even starts, the tension is already thick."

Jin Da's voices weren't loud, but the host noticed.

He teased lightly, then added:

"Both teams are now on the arena. They have one minute left to confirm final details with the referee.

New viewers might not know what this minute is for.

Let me briefly explain: it's to confirm team composition—whether to swap members.

Mo Da used substitutes last match against Xining Institute; this time, they'll likely field their main lineup.

Indeed, Mo Da's captain Xu Jingming has already submitted a request to the referee..."

With Xu Jingming as the anchor, Mo Da didn't need to field Kong Shi and others in every match against ordinary universities.

Substitutes like Su Ruoyun and Tao Guan had appeared multiple times in prior matches.

Now, facing Jin Da, they naturally needed to apply to swap back to Kong Shi and the main team.

As host, Feng Le's right earpiece connected to the internal comms of all arena personnel,

including the referee.

At this moment, the referee's message came through the earpiece.

The host froze, his shocked voice echoing across the stadium:

"Huh? What? Jin Da just replaced three main players with three substitutes?"

The host was momentarily stunned, his shocked voice echoing through the entire venue:

"Huh? What's going on? Jin Da has pulled off three main players and brought on three substitutes?"