After the Spirit Pagoda Team defeated North Frontier Academy with an overall score of 2:0, their matches for the day had been successfully completed. However, the seven members of the Seven Luminaries Team did not leave the arena immediately. Instead, they remained in the stands, carefully observing the teams that appeared afterward.
"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated." Xiao Cheng leaned against the back of his chair, his gaze sweeping across the arena. "Quite a few teams showed up today. This is a good chance to see what level our potential opponents are at."
"That's right." Qiangu Dongfeng nodded. "Especially the favorites to win the championship. Learning more about them will benefit us in the later matches."
The Seven Luminaries Team watched the next several matches with exceptional focus.
First came the Tang Sect's match.
When the seven members of the Tang Sect stepped onto the stage, Xiao Cheng could not help but freeze slightly—the faces before him were far too familiar.
Bai Xiao, Yu Momo, Ning Xia, Han Xiao, Su Ze, Ye Zhi, and Lie Yang.
They were precisely the seven Shrek students who had fought them in Heaven Dou City several years ago.
"It's them?" Leng Yaozhu recognized the seven as well, surprise flashing through her eyes. "Why did they join the Tang Sect?"
"Probably because Shrek Academy's tournament slot was impossible for them to obtain with Yun Ming and the others around." Qiangu Dongfeng stroked his chin.
"Still, the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy have always been deeply connected. Quite a number of Shrek Academy students also hold the status of Tang Sect disciples, so it's perfectly normal for talent to move between the two factions. I looked into Bai Xiao before. He seems to be a descendant of Bai Ziyuan,