The round of 16 matches is proceeding smoothly.
There's not much to say about Shrek's Individual Elimination Round on the third day.
Since Shrek Academy won the previous Team Battle, they only need to defeat three opponents in today's individual competition to win.
As the losing Team Battle, Dou Ling Royal Academy must defeat all seven Shrek Academy members in succession with the strength of its three members in order to turn defeat into victory and enter the top eight.
However, the Dou Ling Team didn't expect to make a comeback through the individual competition. Their morale had long been shattered by Huo Yuhao, and their Dao Heart were practically broken.
Thanks to Wang Yan's deliberate arrangement, the scenario of one person defeating three others did not occur.
In the first match, Ling Luochеn took the stage first and effortlessly defeated the opposing team's Dreadclaw Bear Soul King, showcasing Shrek's prowess.
The second match was between Xixi and the Agility-Assault System Soul King Han Ling'er. The speed of the Lightning Leopard was truly amazing.
The third match featured Dai Yueheng, a genuine Soul Emperor, against Gu Zhujian, the captain of the Dou Ling Team, showcasing the ultimate in violent aesthetics.
In three individual matches, Shrek Academy won all three and once again defeated the Dou Ling Royal Soul Master Academy, advancing to the quarterfinals.
Although Huo Yuhao didn't participate, he remained the most popular figure, firmly holding the top spot on the popularity chart.
Even though Dai Yueheng displayed Soul Emperor- level combat power in the end, it was to no avail.
Don't underestimate the bond between the audience and Huo Yuhao!
In this year's Soul Fighting Tournament, Huo Yuhao, with his unparalleled handsome face, captivating aura, and overwhelming strength, has charmed countless young girls and gained a large number of fans.
Of course, this is also due to the home advantage of the Star Luo Empire.
Dai Yueheng also has some die-hard fans thanks to his famous White Tiger Martial Soul.
His tough-guy fighting style has also attracted the attention of some viewers.
On the other side.
Sun Moon Imperial Soul Tool Master Academy also defeated its opponent and advanced to the quarterfinals.
It's worth mentioning that their captain, Ma Rulong, a Soul Emperor, also chose to remain low-key and did not participate in the battle.
Even after the top eight were announced, Ma Rulong, Meng Hongchen, and Xiao Hongchen from the Sun Moon Team still hadn't made a move.
They are incredibly patient.
This is also somewhat related to the strength of the opponent.
The opponent is too weak; there is no need to go all out.
However, Huo Yuhao already knew all the information about these three people, so their attempts to hide were completely useless.
In the subsequent quarterfinals, Lady Luck finally turned to Shrek, arranging for them to play against an old acquaintance.
Zhengtian Academy team is also the weakest team among the top eight.
As expected, the outcome of the match was a foregone conclusion.
Ling Luochеn made her move again, and even without Huo Yuhao's help, she easily defeated Zhengtian with the blessing of the Deep Blue Radiance, advancing to the semi-finals.
The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament is nearing its end.
And the epilogue also signifies the arrival of the climax!
From the semifinals onwards, the matchups were drawn on short notice and the games started immediately, with no time to plan or arrange tactics in advance.
It will severely test the on-the-spot performance and information gathering capabilities of each Academy.
But for Shrek, it doesn't matter who the opponent is. After all, to become the final champion, you have to defeat all your opponents.
The day before the semifinals, the strategy meeting was held again.
Wang Yan glanced at everyone and said, "The semi-finals will begin tomorrow, and without a doubt, Shrek Academy will be the first team to perform. After the semi-finals, we will have three days of rest before the final."
"Teacher Wang, who are our opponents in the semi-finals?" Xiao Xiao asked curiously.
Wang Yan shook his head. "It's not clear yet. To ensure fairness, starting from the semifinals, the four finalists will be drawn before the matches to determine their pairings."
"This makes it impossible for us to make targeted decisions in advance, so today I will talk about the characteristics of the other three Academy."
"Currently, the top four are Shrek Academy, the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Tool Master Academy of the Sun Moon Empire, the Star Luo Imperial Academy of the Star Luo Empire, and the Di'ao Academy of the Heavenly Soul Empire."
Afterwards, Wang Yan spent nearly two and a half hours explaining in detail the fighting styles and habits of the other three Academy, and analyzing their weaknesses.
As I said before, there are no weaklings among those who make it to the semifinals.
The last leg of a journey is the hardest; one must not let one's guard down during this final stretch.
Ma Xiaotao: It doesn't matter, I'll take action!
After enduring for so long, she finally couldn't hold back any longer and volunteered to fight.
Having fully developed, the Soul Saint has officially emerged from seclusion!
Actually, if we hadn't met the Sun Moon Royal Academy in the semifinals...
Wang Yan was planning to save Ma Xiaotao as his trump card for the crucial finals.
Finally, somewhat hesitant, he asked for everyone's opinion.
I mainly wanted to hear Huo Yuhao's opinion again.
Huo Yuhao said he had no opinion, as he had already entered an energy-saving state.
Ma Xiaotao immediately became surrounded by birdsong and fragrant flowers.
From a team perspective, Wang Yan's approach is correct and makes sense. His coaching style values the team more and dislikes individualism.
But in the face of absolute strength, this kind of targeting is completely unnecessary!
Starting Member?
Ma Xiaotao had long wanted to prove that even if all her Soul Skill were exposed, she would still be an unstoppable Evil Fire Phoenix.
Just like Huo Yuhao.
He's appeared so many times, can anyone find a way to counter him?
No, you can't find it at all.
This is a fair and square crushing victory.
The sheer power of her techniques and the versatility of her Soul Skill meant that Huo Yuhao was unable to counter her using any single Soul Skill.
Although Ma Xiaotao is not as versatile as Huo Yuhao.
But since the Evil Fire was no longer a shackle on her, Ma Xiaotao has become fearless in the face of any challenge.
Not to mention that she has now broken through to the Soul Saint.
If they can't win the championship, they'll have no face to face the elders of Shrek. They might as well just commit suicide here at the Soul Master Tournament.
Huo Yuhao: Actually, I didn't appear that many times.
When they really get serious, they'll show some of their true abilities.
Only in the Round Robin did he defeat Zhengtian Academy One-vs-Seven Sweep, and in the round of 16 he faced Dou Ling Academy seven times in a row.
After his limited appearances, his role was primarily one of strategic deterrence.
As for tomorrow's match...
Huo Yuhao also decided to continue slacking off.
Reaching the semi-finals is a success! (Scratch that)
Actually, you have to pay extra!
Throughout the days of the Soul Fighting Competition, Huo Yuhao has only completed one Achievement Task, which was obtained through the Deep Blue Radiance Skull Bone at the auction.
It has nothing to do with the Soul Fighting competition.
The two from the Body Sect and the Hongchen Siblings were the ones who triggered the mission.
The former means joining the Body Sect, while the latter means having to fight a direct confrontation.
There is currently no opportunity to complete the task.
Of course, if they successfully win the Soul Master Tournament, the Shrek Academy veterans will probably give out a reward.
As for tomorrow's match, it will most likely be against the Star Luo Imperial Academy.
He faced off against Princess Xu Jiujiu's Star Crown Martial Soul.
It seems like it's just a formality.
Therefore, Huo Yuhao just wants to slack off right now.
He's fought a lifetime of wars, can't he at least enjoy himself?
With one hour left before the semi-finals began, all four teams had arrived.
As the Shrek Academy Team members, dressed in classic dark green outfits, walked out of the player entrance tunnel, they were immediately met with a deafening roar of cheers.
Shrek is invincible!
Shrek will win!
" Brother Hao is so handsome! I want to have your babies!"
The other three teams arrived earlier than Shrek Academy, and occasional eye contact sparked intense rivalry and high morale.
But with Shrek's entrance, the atmosphere suddenly changed, becoming tense and solemn.
Everyone's expression was solemn.
They were all praying that they wouldn't run into Shrek during the lottery.
This semi-final battle is not only a battle for the glory of the four top Academy, but it can also be said to be the most important battle in the lives of these participating team members.
It's important to know that teams that achieve top rankings in competitions almost guarantee their members a meteoric rise in their careers. Regardless of which faction they join, they will receive extremely high treatment. If they enter government service, they may even be granted noble titles.
This glory from the Soul Master Tournament will stay with them for life!
Who wouldn't want a higher number of spots?
It can be said that the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament has long become a major competition for countries across the continent to select and compete for elite talents.
If Shrek Academy weren't so prestigious, various noble forces, families, and even sects would probably have come to recruit these students long ago.
Even the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Tool Master Academy had no idea of encountering Shrek beforehand.
A clash between strong teams is certainly good, but it would be very frustrating if someone else ended up reaping the rewards.
It's better for them to meet in the final.
Moreover, facing Shrek a later match would allow them to figure out Shrek's true strengths and weaknesses.
Most of Shrek's Soul Skill have been analyzed by them (in their own opinion), but the Soul Emperor Ma Xiaotao, who appeared at the very beginning, has remained a mystery.
And now they've reached the semifinals.
Shrek's side absolutely cannot afford to be overconfident again.
This Phoenix Soul Emperor will definitely be on the field.
Starting with the semi-finals, the rules for the semi-finals and finals will follow the same Elimination Round, and will also be held over two days, consisting of Team Battle and Individual Elimination Round.
The difference is that both matches must be won to advance.
If both sides win one match, then a tiebreaker match must be played using a Two-Two-Three formation. In other words, winning the Team Battle no longer provides any advantage.
The difference between the semifinals and the finals is that the semifinals are not completed in one day.
The final battle will consist of Team Battle, Individual Elimination Round, Two-Two-Three tactics, all conducted in one go without any breaks in between!
The competition will not only be about strength, but also about sustained fighting ability and endurance, as well as willpower.
Naturally, Ma Xiaotao, as the team captain, was chosen to participate in this draw.
After a fair, just, and transparent draw, the four semifinalists were determined.
The Star Luo Emperor personally announced the match-up list, smiling as he said, "I wish all four teams the best of luck in the upcoming matches. The draw is over, please prepare yourselves. Today's first Team Battle will be Shrek Academy versus Star Luo Imperial Academy, and the second will be Sun Moon Imperial Soul Tool Master Academy versus Di'ao Academy."
This made many viewers uncomfortable.
Most of them were locals from the Star Luo Empire, and when they heard that their national team would be challenging Shrek Academy, they immediately became troubled.
After all, they're both my flesh and blood.
As a result, they split into two factions: half blindly supported the national team, while the other half continued to hope that Shrek Academy could maintain its eternal glory and continue its undefeated record in the Soul Master Tournament.
Wang Yan pondered for a moment while holding the tactics book and decided on the Team Battle players.
The seven people are Ma Xiaotao, Huo Yuhao, Dai Yueheng, Ling Luochеn, Beibei, Xu Sanshi, and Tang Ya.
Although, at least on the surface, Ma Xiaotao drew a very favorable lot for the Shrek Academy.
According to Wang Yan's analysis yesterday, Star Luo Imperial Academy does not have Soul Emperor and is the weakest among the other Academy.
However, today the Star Luo Team used up its Reserve Team slots.
They changed into Princess Jiujiu Xu Jiujiu, whom Huo Yuhao and the others had seen at the auction.
Today, the Princess is quite different from the elegant and noble one she was at the auction that day. Her entire demeanor has changed, and she appears spirited and dashing.
Her long, golden hair was neatly tied into a ponytail, and her stunningly beautiful face wore an elegant smile. Her well-tailored yellow outfit perfectly accentuated her delicate figure.
Before they went on stage, Wang Yan also gave a heads-up, telling the seven to be careful of the Star Luo Team's last-minute changes in personnel, especially Princess Xu Jiujiu.
Ma Xiaotao didn't care and said firmly, "That's not important. We just need to defeat them head-on!"
Shrek will win!
Everyone shouted at the same time.
A burning fighting spirit ignited instantly!
Looking at the seven people with high fighting spirit, Wang Yan couldn't help but smile with relief. This is Shrek!
Huo Yuhao had originally planned to slack off, also became interested.
Nothing more than this: above Princess Xu Jiujiu's head, through the system's vision, Huo Yuhao saw the long-awaited mission.
[Xu Jiujiu]
[Relationship: Acquaintance]
[ Achievement Task: Reforge the Star Crown's Glory!]
Very good, very energetic.
Huo Yuhao likes this kind of opponent!
Similarly, Xu Jiujiu stared intently at Huo Yuhao, exchanging a look that conveyed a clear sense of provocation.
Even before the semi-finals began, the intense rivalry was already palpable simply from the exchange of glances between the two teams.
Starting from the semifinals, Shrek also lost one of its privileges.
The referees no longer give Shrek special attention.
Huang Jinxu, the Heavenly Fiend Douluo, will serve as the unified referee for both the semi-finals and the finals, in order to ensure the safety of the contestants.
Starting from the semifinals, the intensity of the battles was on a completely different level compared to before.
Both in terms of the competition format and overall strength, losing means going straight home, so basically no one is thinking about holding back anymore.
Of course, those Academy that had already lost the game would not leave prematurely.
Instead, they all became spectators, watching the subsequent matches intently.
Three people go together there must be my teacher.
Let alone the Academy above them?
Especially the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Tool Master Academy.
Their combat methods and applications of Soul Tool are far ahead of those in Three Douluo Kingdoms.
With readily available teachers right in front of them, no one would miss such a rare opportunity.
The semi-final match is about to begin.