The Tension Snapped

There were eighteen first-tier cities in the Federation.

Every region had major cities, but the central region had only two first-tier cities: Heaven Dou City and Shrek City.

Though few in number, they held pivotal positions on the continent.

The eastern region, on the other hand, had the most first-tier cities, with five in total. The Skysea Alliance was the alliance formed by those five major coastal cities.

Eastsea City was the second-largest coastal city in the east.

The Skysea Alliance Grand Tournament was primarily held to select outstanding talent. At the same time, it was an opportunity for the major cities to display their foundations and development. It was a grand event held once every three years.

Those who distinguished themselves there would have bright futures ahead of them.

Some particularly exceptional participants would even represent the Skysea Alliance in the All-Federation Grand Tournament, held once every five years.

The cafeteria was filled with the aroma of delicious food.

Xu Xiaoyan watched Chen An and Tang Wuling sweep through the dishes on the table like a raging storm. Their movements were swift and efficient, and her eyes were full of shock as she could not help asking.

"The All-Federation Grand Tournament is held in Shrek City, right?"

Xie Xie, who was gnawing on grilled meat, quickly nodded and picked up the conversation.

"Yeah! Shrek City, at the center of the continent.

But Shrek Academy never participates. Otherwise, there would be no suspense at all over the champions of every tournament.

The foundation of the continent's number one academy for ten thousand years is simply beyond comparison with local academies like ours."

Xu Xiaoyan's eyes immediately lit up at that.

"If Shrek doesn't participate, doesn't that mean we might have a chance to get a good ranking too?"

However, Xie