Compared to the arena used for the Qualifying Rounds,
the space here was far more expansive, naturally making it easier for everyone to display their strength.
On the north side of the grand training ground, a grandstand for distinguished guests had been temporarily erected, facing south.
It also served as the judges' stand.
There were not as many VIPs here to watch the matches as there had been last time.
Many nobles were absent.
Looking around,
aside from Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, Platinum Bishop Salas, and a few others seated in the first row of the grandstand for distinguished guests,
the seats behind them
were occupied by people dressed as military officers, as well as some high-ranking members of Spirit Hall's Heaven Dou City Spirit Hall.
Team battles were ultimately rather chaotic, making many things difficult to see clearly.
But the Qualifying Rounds were different.
Every student would display their individual strength before everyone's eyes.
This was also the best opportunity to assess the strength of a Spirit Master.
Outside the grand training ground,
a full ten thousand Royal Knights surrounded the entire grounds so tightly that not even water could pass through, their armor bright and gleaming.
The Royal Knights in the front rows stood on the ground.
Those in the rear remained seated atop their mounts.
Together, they formed a massive ring.
Such airtight defenses could be called impenetrable.
Of course, Xue Ye's purpose was to let his most elite warriors
witness the strength of the new generation of young Spirit Masters and inspire their fighting spirit.
Between the large circle formed by the knights and the competition grounds,
all fifteen participating teams had already arrived.
Even the teams with a bye today were no exception.
Even without competing, they still needed to get a clear look at