Champion

On the raised platform, Yan Shaozhe and Du Weilun stood side by side, their gazes fixed on the two teams entering below.

"I never expected the opponent in the finals to be a team without every member reaching Two-Ring," Yan Shaozhe said, a faintly amused smile on his lips.

Du Weilun inclined his head slightly. "Yes. However, this team coordinates exceptionally well. During the Round Robin, they defeated the Huang Chutian Team after it used a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Their reaching the finals was not entirely due to luck."

Yan Shaozhe nodded.

As the Director of Teaching for the Outer Court, Du Weilun had long since reported the more promising students from the Freshman Assessment to him.

Wang Dong's Light Goddess Butterfly Martial Soul was unique even within Shrek Academy, making her especially conspicuous.

The potential Xiao Xiao had displayed was also quite impressive, and Du Weilun had already placed her on the shortlist.

"As for Huo Yuhao..." Du Weilun paused, his tone carrying a hint of regret. "A rare Body Martial Soul, a Spirit System Martial Soul. Unfortunately, he probably never received a proper education growing up. He only has one ring at present, and it is even a white one. Though he has considerable talent, his late start and the age of his Soul Ring are both major shortcomings."

Yan Shaozhe did not respond. His eyes settled briefly on the boy standing at the very back of the arena before shifting away.

The referee stood at the center of the field, with the two teams positioned on opposite sides.

"The rules for the finals you are about to undertake have changed somewhat." The referee's voice carried clearly across the entire venue. "You may move freely within the arena, but holders of flying Martial Souls may not exceed