The tournament was in full swing.
Since the first round had been an elimination round, the intensity of this tournament had been exceptionally fierce. Quite a few teams had been forced to reveal their trump cards early.
However, the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy team did not pay much attention to any of that.
From beginning to end, their only opponent had been Shrek.
"The round-robin tournament begins tomorrow, yet Shrek still hasn't had any new competitors arrive."
In the conference room, Elder Ma slowly spoke as he held the latest intelligence report.
Over the past three days, he had kept a close watch on Shrek's movements.
Yet Shrek's conduct had not changed from before.
The necessary activities were handled by several reserve team members and teachers. The three official team members rarely showed themselves, and no additional official members had appeared.
"Just what kind of trouble have they run into? Could it be that the other four can't even move?"
Elder Ma asked in confusion.
"But whatever the reason, it is good news for us."
"In the upcoming round-robin tournament, unless something unexpected happens, Shrek will still try to hide and conceal the fact that they are strong on the outside but weak within.
Since we failed to meet them in the elimination round, we'll hide alongside them."
As he spoke, Elder Ma turned his gaze toward the team members.
"Before we encounter Shrek, Ma Rulong, you are not to take the stage. Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, the same applies to you two. Do not take the stage yet."
"As for you..."
Elder Ma looked toward Ye Luochen, who was a particularly unusual presence among those gathered.
"Whether you take the stage is up to you."
They had carefully watched every match of the elimination round and