Conceding outright?
The draw before the start of the competition.
All ten teams are praying that they won't encounter the toughest Battle Team in their minds.
The results were quickly announced: the first match was between Shrek Academy Team and Star Luo Royal Academy Team.
This match is a fateful showdown between Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, and the Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun.
The Shrek Team naturally hopes to be drawn into the Team Battle to make up for the gap in individual skill.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, and they ended up drawing the Two-Two-Three Battle Formation.
Prior to this, Dai Weisi had already figured out Shrek Academy's tactics through observation, and he was confident of victory.
Seven Treasures Team had good luck in this round's draw, drawing Thunder Academy Team.
The two teams faced off in both the Preliminary Round and the Qualifying Round, with Seven Treasures Team winning easily in both matches.
Even if they draw the Two-Two-Three Battle Formation, they still have a good chance of winning.
The match between Shrek Team and Star Luo Royal Academy Team soon began.
Before the competition, both sides agreed that Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and the Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun would take the stage first, which would be considered as an early start to the internal competition among the heirs of the Star Luo Imperial Family.
Yu Xiaogang certainly didn't want to be led by the nose, but since it concerned the struggle for the Imperial Throne and the fate of Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, he had no choice but to passively fight back.
Seven Treasures Team Rest Area.
Upon learning that their opponent was the Thunder Academy Team, they relaxed considerably.
The format of the competition is drawn by the respective Team Captain before the start of the competition. The Seven Treasures Team Members are hoping that Wu Qi will draw either the Arena Match or the Team Battle.
Wu Qi shrugged and said helplessly, "I can't influence the referee's decision."
The match against Tianming Team was entirely their own doing, which gave them the power to decide the format of the match.
Yu Luomian watched the match from below the Arena, and the Staff of the Spirit Hall could no longer help him cheat.
Feng Xiaotian crossed his arms, brimming with confidence. "So what if it's Two-Two-Three Battle Formation? The difference in raw strength can't be bridged by tactics alone."
As long as they don't do anything stupid, the other side has no chance.
Thunder Academy rest area.
Yu Tianxin and the others were extremely nervous.
They both hoped that the Shrek Team would be eliminated by the Star Luo Royal Academy, and that they would draw a favorable match format in their upcoming game against the Seven Treasures Team.
The match between Shrek Team and Star Luo Royal Academy quickly came to an end.
In the first round of the competition, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's teamwork was clearly inferior to that of the Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun.
But they were blessed with good fortune and their Martial Soul Fusion Skill allowed them to break through in battle, catching their opponents off guard and ultimately securing a hard-won victory.
Although Taila and Tailong lost the second match, they won the third match under Tang San's leadership.
Shrek Academy Team is the first to advance to the Top Six.
The Star Luo Royal Academy Team is not necessarily eliminated; they still have one chance to be resurrected.
However, the Resurrection Match is quite intense, with five Battle Team vying for one spot, making it extremely difficult.
For Dai Weisi, losing a game doesn't mean there's no chance left.
After advancing from the Losers' Bracket, the three competition formats will alternate, greatly increasing the chances of defeating the Shrek Academy Team.
In short, Dai Weisi is confident that he can get revenge if he can make it to the Top Six.
The second match followed immediately, with Wu Qi and Yu Tianxin walking onto the Arena at the same time.
In the Guessing Priority game before the competition format was drawn, Lady Luck did not favor Wu Qi again, Yu Tianxin won the right to draw the competition format.
He took a deep breath and silently recited the "Two-Two-Three Battle Formation" he had drawn.
He was stunned when the drawn stick left the box.
The referee announced loudly, "The third round of the Finals, the match between Seven Treasures Team and Thunder Team, will Arena Match!"
Upon hearing the results, the Seven Treasures Team Members beamed with joy.
A team with two Soul King is least afraid of being drawn into the Arena Match, especially when facing Spirit Hall Academy Team.
Yu Tianxin's face remained as still as water.
He was given the chance to Guessing Priority, but he failed to seize it.
Back in the rest area, he shook his head with a wry smile, "Maybe we should just admit defeat. We've already tried in the Qualifying Round; we're no match for the Seven Treasures Team."
In the Qualifying Round, the Seven Treasures Team gave them face, and the final score was 4 to 7.
Once they reach the Finals Stage, Seven Treasures Team will undoubtedly go all out.
Furthermore, after the competition ends, there are four days of Losers' Bracket Qualifying Round, providing ample time to rest.
Wu Qi most likely wants to replicate his performance in the Qualifying Round.
To be passed to seven opponents in the Finals would be incredibly humiliating, wouldn't it?
Keep in mind that Wu Qi could defeat One Through Seven Shrek Team in a row, so defeating One Through Seven them wouldn't be a problem for him.
When the match started, being defeated by several opponents before conceding defeat undoubtedly boosted the morale of the Seven Treasures Team.
Although there was no direct grudge between them, Yu Tianxin did not want to burn herself to light up others.
At his suggestion, the Thunder Team unanimously agreed to concede defeat.
On the other hand, Wu Qi was actively arranging tactics for the Seven Treasures Team.
"Chang Kong will go first, then Wushuang. Any Substitute Player who want to play, otherwise they won't get a chance," Wu Qi urged.
Wu Qi has the ability to defeat One Through Seven, but this is the Finals stage, there is no need to be reckless, and even less need to reveal his trump card.
Finally, just as they finalized their lineup, the referee announced in front of everyone that the Thunder Academy Team had forfeited and would voluntarily enter the Losers' Bracket's bracket.
This sparked a lot of discussion among the audience.
"The Thunder Team forfeited the Finals match before even playing. Are they that afraid of the Seven Treasures Team?"
Forfeiting in the Finals means a high probability of elimination.
According to probability theory, the Thunder Team have a 50% chance of advancing in this game.
If they go directly into the Losers' Bracket, their chance of advancing is only 20%.
Of course, we cannot rely solely on numbers to judge the strength of two teams.
Thunder Academy Team has less than a 10% chance of winning against Seven Treasures Team, especially in Arena Match.
Rather than revealing their hand, they should conserve their strength and form, proactively enter the Losers' Bracket, and fight for a glimmer of hope.
Yu Xiaogang angrily slammed his fist on the table in front of him.
"What is Tian Xin doing? Why won't she fight the Seven Treasures Team?!"
Yu Xiaogang wasn't present at the Qualifying Round rounds, so he couldn't judge Wu Qi's individual strength based solely on the match reports.
Having finally gotten a chance to find out, the Thunder Team refused to even play a single game, shamelessly conceding defeat!
Burning oneself to light up others—what a wonderful virtue this is, Yu Tianxin lacks such awareness.
Yu Tianheng sneered, "It's good that he was eliminated. As long as our Shrek Team can go further, our family elders will understand that my Talent far surpasses his; and Yu Xiaogang Xiaogang's wisdom is even more extraordinary."
Hearing the praise, Yu Xiaogang felt somewhat relieved.
"Alright, let's not talk about them anymore. There are three more matches to go: Tianshui Academy Team, Spirit Hall Academy Team, and Tiandou Royal Academy Team. Their opponents aren't too strong, and they have a good chance of advancing."
"Observe their Battle Team carefully; we must win the next match."