After the opening ceremony, the Federation-wide Grand Tournament officially entered its competitive stage.
The schedule for the first morning had already been announced—the Shrek Academy team would face the Skysea Soul Master Academy team from the Skysea Alliance. This match had been arranged on the main arena of the Central Stadium as the opening match of the tournament.
"Shrek versus Skysea..." Zhang Geyang clicked his tongue as he studied the schedule. "Starting with a marquee match right away! The organizers are using Skysea Academy as a stepping stone for Shrek Academy! What a shame. Skysea Academy is actually pretty decent, but it looks like they'll be eliminated in the first round."
"Since it's the debut of the previous champions, they naturally had to arrange a somewhat respectable opponent. Still, they really aren't afraid of angering the Skysea Alliance." Qiangu Dongfeng crossed his arms, a trace of surprise in his voice. "Skysea Soul Master Academy is also the strongest soul master academy within the Skysea Alliance. They may not compare to the top teams, but they aren't weak either. Their match against Shrek Academy shouldn't be too easy for Shrek to win—at least, that's how it'll look to the audience."
Qiangu Dongfeng spread his hands. "Skysea Academy might rule supreme within the Skysea Alliance, but on the national stage, they're only at the upper end of the second tier. We know exactly how strong Shrek Academy is. The gap between the two sides is right there."
"Enough with the sarcastic nonsense." Xiao Cheng shook his head. "Skysea Academy does have some real ability. There are too many variables in a match. They might even force out information about some of Shrek's hidden abilities. My strength is enough that I don't need to care, but you guys can't afford that. Watch the