After Flender's scolding, the Shrek Seven Devils looked sheepish. They were bewildered, but also a little embarrassed.
"Flender has a point. You really do need to discuss your tactics properly."
As Yu Xiaogang spoke, he walked up to the Shrek Seven Devils. With his hands clasped behind his back, his head held high, and his chest thrust out, he assumed the bearing of an expert:
"You should all know by now that the Shrek Seven Devils' nineteenth opponent is Canghui Academy, the team Shi Nian led."
"Shi Nian may be dead, but Canghui Academy is still here. Don't underestimate this team. From what I've observed, they seem to have something else up their sleeves."
"You saw it just now. Because of your earlier conflict, compounded by what happened to Shi Nian, Canghui Academy now regards you as enemies."
"In this match, they will definitely play their final trump card."
At this point, Yu Xiaogang narrowed his eyes, a sharp light seemingly flashing within them, as though he had already seen through something. He suddenly adopted an even more unfathomable air:
"Moreover, don't assume this match is a coincidence. Think about why Shi Nian's Public Trial Assembly was scheduled for today, and why it took place before your match against Canghui Academy. Then you'll understand."
Tang San immediately understood what Yu Xiaogang meant, and his expression darkened slightly:
"Teacher, are you saying this match is an elaborate scheme aimed at us, the Shrek Seven Devils?"
"Exactly." Yu Xiaogang nodded lightly:
"Logically, after Shi Nian was arrested, the Elite Spirit Master Tournament's organizers should have directly revoked Canghui Academy's right to compete. But what actually happened?"
"Not only was Canghui Academy completely unaffected, it was allowed to continue competing."
"You all heard the reason earlier. Shi Nian traded a Spirit Bone to