Douluo Dalu

Chapter 41: Do not abandon, do not give up

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The master glanced at him lightly, "Does the enemy who wants to kill you only come when your soul power is the strongest?"

Dai Mubai was stunned for a moment, but Grandmaster's simple words left him speechless.

The master continued: "Knowing that Oscar has mushroom sausages to provide, why did you give Ma Hongjun a chance to eat mushroom sausages? If you stop him from the beginning, or try to save your own soul power, you should be the one who wins this game. ."

Ma Hongjun hooked Oscar's shoulders, "It's cool, it's really cool, I didn't expect that I would be able to win Boss Dai one day. What a cool word. Xiao Ao, your sausage is really easy to use."

Oscar chuckled, "That's of course, how can we say that we are also souls now."

The master looked at the two of them coldly, "Are you very proud? Ma Hongjun, let me ask you, when Oscar's flying mushroom sausage failed, why did you let him fall to the ground? If Dai Mubai still has the power to strike at this time. , kill it, what do you do?"

"I..." Ma Hongjun stared at the master dumbfounded.

The master turned to Oscar, "And you. The most important thing for a food-type soul master is to keep his own life as much as possible under any circumstances. If he doesn't take the initiative to help you, won't you grab his body and continue to float in the air? If Dai Mubai had sufficient spirit power, he would be the first to kill you. If it was an enemy, you would be dead now. Soul Master? Even a titled Douluo-level food-type spirit master, It is also vulnerable in front of the Spirit Master."

Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun looked at each other, none of them could speak.

The master's voice was flat and calm. Pointed out their previous mistakes.

"Little San." The master turned to Tang San.

Tang San hurriedly stepped forward, "Teacher, I'm here."

"Tell me how you felt about the battle with Xiao Wu."

Tang San blushed, "Teacher, I was wrong. I shouldn't have been careless, I fell into a passive situation because of the charm of Xiao Wu's second spirit ability. I rashly didn't know what her third spirit ability was. Unleash cobwebs. Put yourself in a more passive position."

The master nodded, "It's good to know that it's wrong. Your mistake is the most serious. You still need all your strength to fight the rabbit. You have committed an unforgivable sin at the very beginning of your attack. If the enemy's attack is more severe , you are also dead. Remember, control-type soul masters not only have to control the enemy, but also control themselves."

Finally, the master looked at Xiao Wu, "Your third spirit ability should be teleport. But there is a distance limit. If I guess correctly. This should be the ability of Lightning Rabbit. Your third spirit ring is a thousand-year-old. Lightning Rabbit of the level. Teleport is one of the rarest soul skills among all the soul skills. You gave me a great surprise. At the same time, teleport cooperates with your soft skills, and the lethality will be great. The rate increased. But why did you decide that you had won when you wrapped Tang San's neck? If you were a little more careful at that time, when you saw Tang San cast the third cobweb restraint, don't rush for success, teleport first Get out of his attack range and continue, and you've won, not been re-controlled."

Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue quietly, but did not dare to refute a word.

The Master's stiff face had an ugly look on his face, "Is this what you call a monster genius? I'm disappointed by your performance today. Everyone has made unforgivable mistakes. Now. All of you will be punished. Run on, Supervise each other, don't use spirit power, run from the academy to Soto City and back again, before lunch, I ask you to run back and forth ten times. When will you finish running, when will you eat. Tang San, your mistake is the most serious , so you run twelve rounds. Act now, start."

Tang San was the first to run out. The master's words were no different to him than orders.

Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun followed closely behind. The master even punished his own direct disciple. And the punishment is the heaviest, what else can they say? What's more, the mistakes pointed out by the masters are great mistakes for them.

"There is a prepared rock at the gate of the academy. Each of you carries a piece and runs with a heavy load. You have to remember that you are a group. If one person fails to complete the punishment, then everyone will have no food." The master emphasized a sentence .

Although they couldn't use their soul power, they were all soul masters, and their soul power had transformed their bodies over the years, making their bodies much stronger than ordinary people. If you just run, you will not achieve the purpose of the master.

The distance from the academy to Soto City is not too far, but there is also a distance of about three or four kilometers. Ten times back and forth, it will take about sixty to seventy kilometers. In addition to the weight, it is by no means an easy task. .

Seeing the figure of Tang San and the five running out, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but chuckle, but her smile didn't last long.

"Why don't you run?" The master's cold voice sounded.

"Uh... let's run too?" Ning Rongrong looked at the master in surprise.

The master said: "What I just said is that all of you will be punished."

Ning Rongrong suddenly became anxious, "But, it's not fair, Zhuqing and I did not make a mistake!"

The master said indifferently: "I ask you, who are they?"

Ning Rongrong was stunned for a moment, "Classmate, partner."

The master said: "There is a saying called sharing weal and woe, have you heard of it? You are partners. If you want to be a partner who can entrust your back to each other, do you think you should watch them get punished and rest yourself?"

"I..." Ning Rongrong was speechless, while Zhu Zhuqing had already run out.

When the seven people came to the gate of the academy one after another, they found that the master's punishment was still treated differently, or in other words, they were already prepared.

Stones of different sizes are placed in seven woven bamboo baskets, each with a strap and a name written on it.

Among them, Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun had the largest stone in the bamboo basket, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Oscar were next, and Ning Rongrong had the smallest stone in the bamboo basket.

When Ning Rongrong saw the stones in the bamboo basket, the dissatisfaction in his heart suddenly decreased, and he thought to himself that this master is not too unkind.

The master looked at the seven people who carried the bamboo baskets and ran away, and a faint smile appeared on the stiff faces.

"Is the punishment a bit heavy for running a long distance without using spirit power? That's hundreds of kilometers. Not to mention noon, I'm afraid they can't finish it in the dark. I didn't expect you to be more ruthless than me."

Flender did not know when he had come to the master, and said with some worry.

The master said indifferently: "If you eat hard, you will be a superior person. I have carefully calculated their physical conditions. They will not be tired. What's more, do you think they eat so well for breakfast, do you eat it for nothing? How can they become true partners who entrust their backs to each other without going through the stages of sharing weal and woe?"

Flender raised his hands in a gesture of surrender, "Okay, it's up to you. You can decide. I know you value these kids even more than I do. However, I have to remind you again that the college's funding limited."

The master snorted coldly, "Can a living person suffocate urine? Do you think I'm you, a dignified soul saint, who can't even get funding for an academy."

Flender said angrily: "That's because I don't want to be servile and dependent on others. Otherwise, it's not difficult to be rich and rich with my strength. I'm here to see how you can solve this problem. Your face is thinner than mine. more."

The master glanced at Flender, "Then just wait and see."

With the bamboo basket on their backs, Tang San and Dai Mubai dashed out first. It was not until they started running that they realized that the punishment was really heavy.

If they can use soul power, a distance of 60 to 70 kilometers for half a day is no problem for them, and it can even be done easily. However, in the case of not using soul power and carrying a heavy load, it is not easy to accomplish.

"Mubai, let's stop first." Tang San who was running suddenly stopped. At this time, he had only run not far, and there was a slight sweat on his forehead.

Although both of them had consumed their soul power before, they were running without using their soul power. In terms of physical strength, they were obviously the best among the Shrek Seven Devils. At this time, Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar were already a few behind. After 100 meters, Zhu Zhuqing who was behind had caught up with them, and Ning Rongrong was at the back.

"Little San, what's wrong?" Dai Mubai also stopped, looking at Tang San with some doubts. "Ten back and forth is not too short, hurry up and run."

Tang San said: "Mubai, remember? The teacher just said before we set off that we are a whole, and he asked us to complete this punishment together. You see, Zhuqing and Rongrong were also punished with us. In addition to running twelve round trips, you must also complete them at the same time. From what I know about the teacher, this time he not only punishes us, but also allows us to exercise our bodies. Yesterday, the teacher told me that the body is the foundation of the soul master. , My ability to leapfrog and absorb the human-faced demon spider spirit ring is related to my physical fitness. More importantly, this punishment is probably a test for us by the teacher. What he wants to test is our collectiveness. We are a whole. , In terms of physical strength, maybe you and I can support it, but they may not. I think we must think of some ways to see how we can let everyone complete this test together. "

As the only disciple of the master, Tang San obviously knew the master the most. After listening to his words, Dai Mubai nodded slowly, "I'm afraid that's really the case. When they come up, let's discuss it first."

Soon, the five people behind followed up, and Tang San reiterated his views on today's punishment.

Oscar frowned slightly and said, "I think Tang San is right, Grandmaster should test us. Our weights are different, it should be that Grandmaster deliberately calculated the limit of our physical strength. Like Tang San and Dai The boss's situation should be able to be completed within the limit, and even have physical strength. Like Fatty, it should just reach the limit. Naturally, there are also more than the limit. Only by working together can it be completed. I am afraid I am the only one to bear the ultimate load. And Rongrong."

When it came to the end, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. He had only run for two kilometers. He could already feel the bamboo basket on his back getting heavier and heavier, his forehead was sweating, and there was still such a long distance behind him. .

Fatty Ma Hongjun said carelessly: "Why don't we cheat. Let's secretly eat Xiao Ao's recovery sausage, are we afraid of lack of physical strength?"

"Cheating?" Oscar glared at Fatty angrily, he is a smart man and would never do stupid things, "Fatty, I just ask you, can you be sure that the master did not let other teachers supervise us? In case of cheating Being discovered, I am afraid it is not as simple as the current punishment. Moreover, the master must have a deep meaning for us to punish us like this. It will only be good for us. Now we have to find a way to save our physical strength as much as possible. "

Tang San suddenly opened his mouth and said, "Even though the teacher asked us to run with a heavy load, we can't use our spirit power, the total load of the seven of us is so much, as long as we can carry this load to complete the punishment, it will be fine. Oscar, give me your stone. Bar."

Oscar froze for a moment and smiled. "Good bro. But, it's not necessary now. I don't think so. The seven of us will start now. Run at the slowest speed, so that everyone can gather together, and the constant speed is the most energy-saving. Wait until Who can't hold on anymore, and then help each other to adjust the weight, so that they can save their physical strength as much as possible. What do you think?"

Ning Rongrong smiled and said, "Xiao Ao, I didn't see it. You are quite clever."

Oscar had a natural expression on his face, "Don't you know that I was called the wise little prince when I was a child? What is this?"

Dai Mubai is the oldest and the strongest among the crowd, showing the leading role that the boss should have. "Don't talk nonsense. Talking will waste your energy, let's run. Just do as Xiao Ao said."

At the moment, the seven started their long-distance running journey again.

Needless to say, among the seven. Naturally, Oscar and Ning Rongrong, who were auxiliary spirit masters, were the weakest, so everyone ran at their speed. Move forward at a constant speed and head towards Soto City.

The first round trip ran the entire distance at this constant speed.

When they really started running, everyone gradually felt the pressure brought by the weight. If it's just ordinary running, even if it doesn't use soul power, this journey of about six kilometers back and forth will not be a burden to them. The transformation of the body by soul power makes them have physical abilities far beyond ordinary people. Even support spirit masters like Oscar and Ning Rongrong were no exception.

With the weight, the body became obviously uncomfortable. After one back and forth, Ning Rongrong and Oscar were already sweating, and the others also showed a little tiredness.

Ning Rongrong was undoubtedly the weakest among them all. Although Oscar was also an auxiliary spirit master, he had broken through the thirtieth rank after all. With the bonus of various attributes from the third spirit ring on his body, he was in better condition than Ning Rong. Glory is much better.

The weight on Tang San and Dai Mubai was a fifteen kilogram stone. The weight on Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing and Ma Hongjun was ten kilograms. Although Ning Rongrong and Oscar only weighed five kilograms, they felt as if they were carrying a mountain on their backs. The body is getting heavier and heavier, and he can only grit his teeth and maintain a constant speed.

The gate of the academy was in sight. To everyone's surprise, the master was standing at the gate of the academy watching them complete their first round trip. Beside the master, there was also a table with a large bucket on it.

"Everyone drink some water and continue." The master's words have always been concise.

The barrel is warm water, slightly salty, seems to be put salt. Under the supervision of the master, everyone was only allowed to drink a glass of warm water, and immediately urged them to embark on the road of punishment again.

Over time, the large fireball in the air has gradually moved closer to it, and the temperature brought by it has gradually increased. The people who drank the salt water had gained some physical strength. Tang San and Dai Mubai were nothing, but Oscar and Ning Rongrong clearly felt that they had regained some strength.

Looking at the backs of the students gradually receding, the master stood on the ground with no expression, but when he saw that the seven came back together, his eyes clearly showed some satisfaction.

Carrying a large bucket, he walked towards the academy. At this time, he was not only a teacher who taught the students, but also an elder who cared about them. What he wants to do is not to abuse the students, but to give them real training.

Second round trip, third round trip, fourth round…

Every time everyone returned to the academy, they would drink the salt water prepared by the master and at a suitable temperature. Warm water is easy to absorb, and salt supplements the overdraft of perspiration on physical strength. Even Ning Rongrong and Oscar felt that they had somehow managed to keep on running the four round trips at a constant speed, without any pause in the middle except for drinking water.

However, when the fifth round trip started, Oscar and Ning Rongrong's speed had obviously slowed down, the scene in front of them had begun to blur, and their legs were as heavy as lead. The bamboo basket behind it is more like a mountain to bring this gravity.

At a constant speed, other people's physical strength can still be maintained, although everyone is sweating at this time, but the spirit is maintained very well.

"Xiao Ao, give me your stone." Tang San said to Oscar.

Dai Mubai also extended his hand to Ning Rongrong at the same time.

This time, neither Oscar nor Ning Rongrong refused. They knew very well that their stamina had already been exhausted.

Tang San and Dai Mubai's load directly changed from fifteen kilograms to twenty kilograms, and the bamboo basket became two stones. Five kilograms does not seem heavy, but in the case of a large amount of physical exhaustion, this simple five kilograms has brought a clear burden to the two of them. Although the constant speed can still be maintained, the breathing of the two of them has also become heavier.

On the contrary, after losing five kilograms of pressure, Oscar and Ning Rongrong instantly felt a sense of detachment, as if the whole body was light enough to float, gasping for a few breaths, and running suddenly became easier. More, not only has the original uniform speed been restored, but there is even a sense of ease.

The fifth, sixth, seventh, and three round trips ended under such circumstances. When the eighth round-trip started, nearly two hours had passed. The sun was already off center at this point. Noon has passed.

Everyone's breathing became difficult, their lungs seemed to be burning like fire, and every step they took, a clear watermark was left on the ground, which was the sweat flowing from their bodies. Since the last round-trip, the salt water they replenished at the gate of the academy has turned into two cups. And have a short break. The master did not urge them, and still prepared warm salt water for them after each round trip.

"I can't do it, I can't do it." It was Ma Hongjun who spoke. He stumbled under his feet and nearly fell to the ground. The fat man stopped and put his hands on his knees, gasping for breath. His fat face had turned pale, and it seemed that every breath was extremely difficult.

Everyone stopped one after another, and at this moment, everyone was speechless. Looking at each other, they found that the clothes on each partner were soaked with sweat. The most impressive was Zhu Zhuqing. Although she was the youngest among the crowd, she was the most developed of the three girls. The soaked clothes were close to her body, and they outlined amazing curves.

It's a pity that no one has the energy to pay attention to this beauty now, and they all stand in place and breathe.

Originally, Tang San and Dai Mubai shouldn't be so tired, but they were more burdened by Ning Rongrong and Oscar, and heavier than the others. Among the seven people, the only one who seemed a little more relaxed was Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu also reached level 30, but her weight was the same as that of Zhu Zhuqing and Ma Hongjun. In addition, her own weight is light, and at this time, she is the only one who still feels a little more comfortable.

After gasping for nearly five minutes, everyone gradually recovered.

Ma Hongjun couldn't help but said, "I won't be able to eat lunch anyway, so why don't we slow down. I can't do it anymore. If I keep running, I'm afraid I'll be exhausted."

Dai Mubai frowned and said, "Slow? Didn't you notice that the temperature of the salt water that Grandmaster prepared for us was the same every time? But our speed has been decreasing. Obviously, Grandmaster calculated our physical condition. It's too slow to run back. , I'm afraid there will be additional punishments. Although the master is strict with our training, he is also for our own good. We must persevere. Fatty, give me your load."

Ma Hongjun looked at Dai Mubai in surprise, "Boss Dai, are you okay?"

Dai Mubai raised his chest, "Fatty, remember, a man can't say no. Bring it here."

When Dai Mubai was putting the stones behind Ma Hongjun into the bamboo basket behind him, Tang San also came to Zhu Zhuqing. Although he didn't quite understand why Dai Mubai didn't help Zhu Zhuqing bear the load, his physical condition at this time was different from that of Dai Mubai. Mubai was about the same, and Zhu Zhuqing, although he didn't say it, obviously had a lot of physical exertion.

"I'll help you. Zhuqing." Tang San reached out to the bamboo basket behind Zhu Zhuqing.

Zhu Zhuqing twisted his body and let go of Tang San's hand, "No, I can still persevere. You have to run two more laps than us, and it consumes so much now, how can you persevere in the end?"

Tang San stared at Zhu Zhuqing for a moment, he suddenly realized that she didn't seem that cold either.

The journey began again. This time, everyone reduced their speed again. Although Dai Mubai did not say a word, he could clearly see that his steps had become much heavier, and each step left the most sweat among the seven. The weight that the fat man brought him was ten kilograms. When his physical strength was already overdrawn, he increased the load to 30 kilograms, which had a huge impact on his physical strength consumption.

At the end of the eighth round trip, when the master provided them with warm salt water, he deliberately glanced at the bamboo basket behind the crowd, but said nothing.

The ninth round-trip continued. Although there was no weight, Oscar and Ning Rongrong's physical strength had reached their limit, and Ma Hongjun had recovered a bit. Xiao Wu can still hold on, but Zhu Zhuqing's pace is getting slower and slower. On the contrary, Tang San seemed to grit his teeth to endure his limit, and it seemed that there was no sign of overdraft.

Seeing that Soto City is already in sight, the ninth round trip is about to be completed halfway. Suddenly, Dai Mubai staggered under his feet, and his entire body fell to the front.

If it was in the past, it would have been with Dai Mubai's strength. As soon as he stood up, he could stand up straight, but at this time, his physical strength was too severe.

Tang San has been following Dai Mubai's side. Seeing that he was about to fall, he hurriedly stepped forward and supported his shoulders.

The eyes of Dai Mubai's evil eyes were already united. Tang San had seen this situation before when they were in danger. This should be an extreme expression.

Dai Mubai didn't stand on his own, leaning on Tang San's shoulders, his chest heaving violently like a bellows. The whole person seems to be close to dehydration.

"Boss Dai, how are you?" Everyone hurriedly gathered around and asked with concern.

Tang San didn't say a word, but directly took out the largest stone weighing fifteen kilograms in Dai Mubai's bamboo basket and put it into his own bamboo basket.

"Little San, no need, I can still persevere." Dai Mubai reluctantly stood up straight, his eyes shining with determination. Looking at Tang San, "You can even support the huge pain caused by the human-faced demon spider spirit ring, why can't I support it? I can. Brothers, let us persevere, no one can be left behind."

While speaking, Dai Mubai forcibly took out his fifteen kilogram stone from Tang San's bamboo basket. Go back to your bamboo basket.

"Boss Dai. Give me back." Ma Hongjun said suddenly. At this time, there was still a distance of one and a half round trips before the end of the punishment. Everyone knew that Dai Mubai would not be able to carry a 30 kilogram load on his back.

Ning Rongrong suddenly stepped forward, "And mine, I'm much better now, I can carry it myself."

Tang San said: "Forget Rongrong, Fatty, hold on for a while."

Ma Hongjun's own weight returned to his back, reducing Dai Mubai's weight by ten kilograms. At Tang San's repeated request. Ning Rongrong's five kilograms of stones also passed from Dai Mubai's bamboo basket to his bamboo basket, and the load increased to twenty-five kilograms.

The journey continues. Every step he took was so difficult, Dai Mubai forcibly survived with his tenacity and perseverance when he had lost fifteen kilograms of weight.

The ninth round trip was over with the mutual support of everyone. At this time, although they were still running, in fact, they were not much faster than walking. Three hours have passed since the punishment began.

They drank the salt water in big gulps, and the seven of them seemed to be pulled out of the water. The master still stood beside him without saying a word.

Dai Mubai vigorously fought, "Brothers, there is one last trip, everyone must hold on."

Oscar suddenly said: "Little San, give me back my weight. There is only one round trip left. I can support it."

Tang San was stunned for a moment, he suddenly realized that there seemed to be something more in Oscar's eyes. But looking at his trembling legs, Tang San shook his head, "No, I can still do it."

Oscar walked to Tang San's side, sweat dripping continuously, but his eyes became firm at this time, "If I'm a brother, give it back to me. I can do it."

Ning Rongrong couldn't breathe by the side, her face was pale, but when she watched Oscar take out the five kilograms of stones from Tang San's bamboo basket, she couldn't help but say, "Little, little...Ao...you...today... It's like a... man..."

Oscar was so tired that he couldn't laugh anymore, so he could only hold his chest out and put on a natural look.

At this time, the Shrek Seven Devils had exhausted their physical strength, but none of their expressions relaxed. Sometimes, the difference between genius and mediocrity was whether their willpower was firm. Surviving the limit once means everything will change.

The tenth round-trip of punishment finally embarked on the journey. This time, everyone was really unable to run, and could only barely move their footsteps and move forward step by step.

Can't do it? No, okay, we can all do it. Carrying the stones behind them and taking heavy steps, they moved towards the final goal step by step.

After walking a kilometer, Oscar, who almost fainted, returned to Tang San's bamboo basket with the stone behind him.

After walking two kilometers, the stone behind Zhu Zhuqing reached Xiao Wu's bamboo basket.

After walking three kilometers, Ning Rongrong fainted. Tang San gave Dai Mubai all his stones and carried Ning Rongrong on his back.

After returning one kilometer, Oscar fainted, Zhu Zhuqing retrieved his stone, and Xiao Wu's weight was placed in Ma Hongjun's bamboo basket. Ning Rongrong got on Xiao Wu's back, and Tang San got Oscar.

After returning two kilometers, Zhu Zhuqing fainted, and Dai Mubai reluctantly picked her up.

Less than five hundred meters away from the finish line, Tang San was already hanging in the bamboo basket on his chest, with Zhu Zhuqing's weight and the fifteen kilogram weight he took from Dai Mubai, with Oscar on his back.

Dai Mubai carried Zhu Zhuqing on his back.

Xiao Wu carried Ning Rongrong on her back.

Ma Hongjun carried a weight of 20 kilograms.

They moved almost step by step towards the end.

"Let me go, let me down..." Ning Rongrong's weak voice sounded from behind Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu stumbled and nearly fell to the ground, and Ning Rongrong also slipped off her back. The two supported each other and walked forward step by step.

Oscar also woke up from the coma, struggled to slip off Tang San's back, and walked forward with Tang San's support.

Zhu Zhuqing hadn't woken up yet. Although she didn't say anything, she had overdrafted more than Oscar and Ning Rongrong before. Although Ma Hongjun was fat, her physical strength was much better than Zhu Zhuqing's. The weight of the distance, the situation is naturally much better.

Of course, Ma Hongjun had also reached his limit at this time, converging beside Tang San and Oscar, the three of them supported each other and walked forward step by step.

If the person being punished was a single person, with the physical strength of Ning Rongrong and Oscar, he would have been unable to hold on.

But it was seven people who were punished. With mutual support and mutual help, the persistence in their hearts had long been aroused.

The scene in front of them has been blurred, and the existence of the end point can be vaguely seen. Their bodies, at this time, can only continue to move forward with the support of willpower.

Tang San carried heavy stones on his back, supporting Ma Hongjun and Oscar with both hands, helping them support part of their weight. Although he couldn't use his soul power, under the circumstance of his body's limit, Xuan Tian Gong's own strong and tough characteristics had gradually come into play, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to persist until now.

Dai Mubai's waist was already bent a little, and there was a bit of red in his evil eyes, and every step he took seemed to be weighed down by a thousand weights of gravity.

Four hundred meters..., three hundred meters..., two hundred meters..., one hundred meters...

The stiff face of the master has appeared in front of everyone, and seeing them supporting each other to move forward together, even the master can't help but be moved.

On this last round trip, they walked for a full hour. However, they finally insisted on coming back.

puff, puff...

The seven fell to the ground almost one after the other, and Oscar, Ning Rongrong, and Ma Hongjun fainted almost at the same time.