A booming announcement rang across the entire arena from the central stage in Star Luo Square!
"Every member of Di'ao Academy has lost the ability to fight! Shrek Academy wins this semifinal and advances to the grand final!"
Heavenly Fiend Douluo's verdict settled the outcome of the match once and for all.
In yesterday's battle, both of Di'ao Academy's core fighters had suffered severe injuries. A single day was nowhere near enough for them to recover their peak strength. Their defeat had long been inevitable.
"We won! We're in the finals!"
The members of the Shrek Team erupted with excitement, their cheers rising one after another. With only three main fighters and seven reserves, they had fought their way into the finals. That achievement alone gave them every reason to celebrate.
Yet the cheering members of Shrek had no idea that while they fought valiantly in the arena and pursued the championship, their home... was gone.
Who knew whether this meant they were automatically eliminated? After all, they were competing on behalf of their academy. If the academy was gone, didn't that mean their eligibility was gone too?
"Shrek Academy advanced?" Meng Yiran looked at the team that was still celebrating.
She simply could not understand why the unremarkable Shrek Academy of their world had risen to such heights in this one.
Just then, Heavenly Fiend Douluo's steady voice rang out again, drowning out the noise in the arena.
"Second semifinal, seven-on-seven team battle! Contestants from both sides, enter the stage immediately!"
As his words fell, the atmosphere abruptly tightened. Every spectator and watching team focused their attention, and the lively arena instantly grew tense and solemn.
"Time to go."
Meng Yiran gently loosened her wrists, a cold gleam flashing through her eyes. With a sweeping gesture, she led her