Second round of the Promotion Tournament, first match.
Shrek Academy versus Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team One!
The moment this matchup was announced, the entire Heaven Dou City erupted.
This was not merely a match; it was a symbolic clash between peak contenders.
On one side stood Shrek, the mysterious dark horse that had risen to fame, bulldozed through the qualifiers, and been dubbed "Monster Academy" by countless spectators.
On the other stood the Imperial Dou Team, a traditional powerhouse with deep foundations, gathering the finest talents from the empire's provinces, personally assembled by the Heaven Dou Royal Family and bearing the empire's glory!
This peak clash, hailed as "the final ahead of schedule," instantly ignited the long-suppressed passion of the entire Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena!
The stands roared with voices. Even Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, Platinum Bishop Salas, and the others in the VIP seats had shed their usual composure, their faces grave yet expectant.
"Ladies and gentlemen! Let us now welcome the pride of our empire—the Imperial Dou Team—with our most enthusiastic cheers!"
Amid the host's impassioned cry, Yu Tianheng led his teammates onto the stage with steady, confident strides.
They wore matching golden uniforms, with the Heaven Dou Royal Family's emblem embroidered over their chests. Every one of them held their heads high, their bearing extraordinary, like Royal Knights about to march into battle.
"And their opponents! The most astonishing dark horse of this tournament! Match after match, they have shown us what it means to be 'monsters'! They are—Shrek Academy!"
By comparison, Shrek's entrance seemed far more casual.
The seven of them still wore those highly recognizable "shit-green" uniforms, each with a different expression. Dai Mubai's Evil Golden Tiger eyes were wild and ostentatious, Tang San was calm and reserved, while Ma Hongjun wore a