During the Heaven Dou Division Preliminary Round, the Skywater Academy Team had temporarily claimed first place with an undefeated record.
Thunder Academy had only lost to Godwind Academy and was temporarily ranked second.
If the Thunder Team won today's match, they would share the same record as the Skywater Team and secure one of the top two spots in the Preliminary Round.
If they lost, their record would match those of Godwind and Blazing Fire, and they might even fall out of the top three.
Therefore, this was a match they had to give their all in.
The clash between the Skywater Team and the Thunder Team had been scheduled as a separate round—the final match of the day.
Very soon, the previous three rounds had ended, and this highly anticipated showdown was about to begin.
The stands were already roaring with noise. Whether they were fans supporting Skywater Academy or spectators curious about the outcome of this elemental clash, everyone held their breath in anticipation of this peak battle.
The other twenty-six teams in the Preliminary Round did not leave after their own matches ended.
They too were looking forward to the showdown between the Skywater Team and the Thunder Team.
"Look, the Thunder Academy Team is coming out!"
A spectator excitedly pointed toward the entrance and shouted.
The Thunder Academy members wore blue uniforms, the lightning patterns on their chests shining brilliantly. They marched into the arena in neat formation, radiating an aggressive aura.
Their captain, Yu Tianxin, looked particularly heroic, his eyes filled with determination to win.
On the other side, the Skywater Academy members entered the arena with even greater composure.
Xiao Han and Shui Bing'er walked side by side at the very front of the team. The moment they appeared, they immediately caused a huge