Discovering Ao Tian, Grandmaster's Plan

After announcing the matchups and order of appearance, the Red Bishop added one more sentence.

"Because Blazing Fire Academy, Shrek Academy's opponent, has withdrawn from the competition, Shrek Academy will receive a bye this round and advance directly to the next round. Now... let the matches begin!"

After making the announcement, the Red Bishop walked off the stage.

For a moment, the entire competition area erupted in noise. Those academies that had not yet heard the news looked toward Shrek Academy, their gazes filled with envy and jealousy.

"Shrek Academy already had a chance at a bye in the second round, and now they can advance to the third round without even competing. They really stepped in dog shit." Someone's remark made the scene even more uproarious.

Many academies had already been unhappy with Shrek Academy. Seeing this, they felt even more disgruntled.

Seeing the envious and jealous looks from the other academies, everyone from Shrek Academy smiled.

Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and the other students even puffed out their chests, feeling smug.

Just a few days ago, these academies had been mocking Shrek Academy like mad. Now they were jealous to death. How could that not make everyone from Shrek happy?

In the Spectator Stand, Xiao Wu and the others were all stunned upon hearing the Red Bishop's announcement.

"Shrek Academy's luck is way too good, isn't it?" Xiao Li said.

"They really stepped in dog shit." Hu Liena's gaze was filled with disdain. As Spirit Hall Academy's most outstanding student, she had never regarded the other academies highly.

"They got off easy. Look at how pleased with themselves they are. They really deserve a beating," Xiao Wu said angrily.

Zhu Zhuqing smiled. "Sister Xiao Wu, don't be angry. This might even be a good thing. Think about it—what if