But no matter who they faced, it was never wrong to stay in peak condition.
The fourth round of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament began after a day of rest.
Unexpectedly, after the brutal previous round, this one returned to normal.
The final six teams drew lots to determine their opponents.
Among them, the clearly stronger Spirit Hall Academy Team, Shrek Academy Team, and Wind Spirit Academy Team
did not draw either of the other two teams. The three strongest teams each drew an opponent that was not particularly strong.
As a result, the fourth round ended without any suspense.
The final top three were, unsurprisingly, the three strongest teams.
At this point, they had entered the final push.
The fighting strength of the three teams was basically intact.
The Grand Finals were right before them.
They were all only one step away from the ultimate championship.
Bright sunlight spilled across the land.
Beneath its rays, Pope's Palace appeared even more resplendent and magnificent, like the dwelling place of immortals.
Before Pope's Palace, two rows of Palace Guard Knights stretched from its entrance all the way down the mountain.
Their gleaming silver armor and heavy knightly swords made Pope Mountain seem even more imposing.
The eliminated teams had all departed. They were not even permitted to watch the final day's battles.
Only true young powerhouses were qualified to set foot on the plaza before Pope's Palace.
Early in the morning, the three teams that had entered the final top three had already appeared before Pope's Palace, waiting quietly.
The teachers from the three academies were not allowed to stand on the plaza and could only wait outside its perimeter.
All twenty-one contestants in the finals stood silently on the plaza.
They were all waiting for this final