Chapter 173

Four Rhino Shield Soul Masters formed a shield wall at the front. An Lengye's frost covered the shield faces, raising their defense another level.

Ice Seal spread across the ground, coating it with slick, thin ice and slowing the people on Shrek's side.

This was Qianling Academy's tactic—hold off the opponent's frontal charge and create an opening for Shen Ce and Fei Yuyan to join forces and unleash a fatal strike.

They had never used this tactic in any previous match.

Their opponents in the Elimination Tournament had not been strong enough to warrant it, while the first round of the Round Robin had drawn them into an individual battle, leaving no chance to use it.

Only now, against Shrek Academy, did Qianling Academy bring out the trump card they had kept hidden away.

Their goal was simple: gather their strongest strike, reduce Shrek's numbers first, then look for an opening.

Originally, Qianling Academy had not intended to clash head-on with Shrek.

But they had lost the previous individual Round Robin match and had already been pushed to the edge of a cliff.

If they could not beat Shrek, they would essentially be eliminated.

So there had only been one phrase in their pre-match plan: give it everything they had.

Losing to Shrek was not disgraceful, but they wanted everyone to see their strength even in defeat.

Thus, when they drew a Team Battle, both sides had actually been quite satisfied. Qianling Academy finally had the chance to use the tactic they had prepared for so long, while Shrek had no desire to waste time on an unimportant format.

"Go!"

Shen Ce shouted low, drawing his hands apart. The Thousand Strike Spear flew from his grip wreathed in pale blue-white flames. Its shaft tore through the air, a tiger's roar