After thinking it over, Zhou Yi looked toward a woman in black. She was one of their academy's students, a member of the Nether Nether Zhu Family and a Five-Ring Soul King.
Though she had only just broken through, she was strong enough to join Dai Yaoheng in executing that move, granting them combat strength on par with a Soul Saint.
This was one of their trump cards. They hadn't wanted to use it so soon, but seeing the confident smile on Princess Jiujiu's face made Zhou Yi feel uneasy.
Better to play it safe.
"Mm!"
Zhu Bing nodded to show she understood.
"Luochеn, Yuhao, Wutong, Bei Bei, Sanshi, you'll go up this time."
Zhou Yi quickly settled on the other five, still leaning toward sending out the Reserve Team.
There was no helping it. Although the academy had sent a few inner-court disciples over, they lacked teamwork, which would put them at a disadvantage in a group battle. If their opponents caught them off guard, they'd be in trouble.
And the next match was a team battle, so Yuhao and the others were the better choice.
Besides, Dai Yaoheng and the other two would be there to hold the line. That was enough to ensure victory.
It was a pity that Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire had gone out of control back then, and she'd gone missing in the Mingdou Mountain Range without ever returning. If Ma Xiaotao were here, they wouldn't be in such a passive position.
"Now, please welcome the Star Luo National Academy Team and the Shrek Academy Team to the stage for the first round—the team battle."
The referee, Heavenly Fiend Douluo, spoke, signaling both teams to take the stage.
The Shrek Team, having settled on their lineup, stepped onto the stage. The Star Luo National