The next morning, sunlight spilled over Spirit City's central square, gilding the enormous granite arena with a layer of golden light.
The air was filled with unprecedented tension and anticipation.
The Grand Finals of the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament—the final battle that would decide the championship—was about to begin here!
Before the Papal Palace, on the towering viewing platform, Bibi Dong sat regally upon her throne in a dazzling golden Pope's Ceremonial Robe, scepter in hand. Yue Guan and Gui Mei stood quietly behind her.
Her calm gaze looked down upon the arena below, and no one could discern what she was thinking.
In the VIP Seating, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, Qian Renxue, and representatives of the various forces had all arrived.
Jiang Zhen still sat in his designated seat, with Bi Ji beside him. Zi Ji's whereabouts were unknown. Perhaps she was guarding Xiao Wu in the other courtyard, or perhaps she was observing from the shadows.
On the arena, both teams had already taken their positions.
On one side stood the Spirit Hall Academy Team, led by Spirit Hall's Golden Generation. Every member was at least a Soul Ancestor, with three Soul Kings holding down the formation. Their momentum was like a rainbow, representing the pinnacle of Spirit Hall's younger generation!
On the other side stood the four girls who had fought their way through countless obstacles with only four people, creating countless miracles and entering the finals as dark horses under the name "Makeshift Team"!
The gap in numbers and overall Soul Power Level was so vast, yet at this moment, no one dared underestimate these four alone.
Through victory after victory, they had earned everyone's respect and... wariness.
The referee swept his gaze over both sides, drew a deep breath, and