The referee stood at the very center of the arena, raised his right hand, and swept his gaze across the fourteen competitors on both sides.
"The fourth match of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament finals, a seven-on-seven team battle, begins now!"
"Competitors, take your positions!"
All fourteen stepped forward at the same time and walked onto the arena.
On the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy's side, Xu Yanli stood at the front. With a swish, he snapped the Jade Fan shut and tucked it into his belt. The six behind him spread out in a fan shape around him.
Xiao Hongchen stood behind him on the left, holding a Pocket Soul Guidance Cannon under each arm. Their muzzles glinted with a cold, ominous light.
Meng Hongchen stood behind him on the right. The phantom of the Vermilion Clear Ice Toad faintly appeared behind her, and the air around her turned cold in an instant.
Huo Yuhao stood directly behind them, arms hanging at his sides, eyes half-open and half-closed. His spiritual power had already spread out, covering the entire arena.
Ji Juechen stood at the far left, one hand resting on his sword hilt. His aura was icy to the extreme.
Shen Muqing stood at the far right. The phantom of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent slowly swam behind her, and a faint green mist spread gradually from her feet.
Zhao Tiesheng held the rear. The support halo of Snow Pear Blossom was already shining, ready to boost his teammates at any moment.
The seven from Shrek Academy quickly took their positions as well.
Dai Yaoheng stood at the front. The phantom of the Evil Eye White Tiger appeared behind him, and six Soul Rings—two yellow, two purple, and two black—rose from beneath his feet. His