Wang Yan did not want to say such things to Xu Jiawei either, but he had no choice. Shrek Academy's competing team had suffered severe losses, and their strength had declined drastically.
By tradition, the first match was the academy elimination round. Ever since Shrek Academy began participating in the Soul Duel Tournament, they had never been defeated in the elimination rounds. If that happened, he and Elder Xuan would truly be nailed to the pillar of shame.
The five reserve members willing to participate in the Soul Duel Tournament were all lightly injured and unable to display their full strength. Normally, the academy elimination round was a seven-versus-seven team battle. The severely injured Ma Xiaotao and the others could not fight, so they could only be temporarily sent out to make up the numbers and bring the team to seven.
Under such circumstances, Shrek Academy's competing team's strength was obvious. Therefore, he had to follow Elder Xuan's instructions and seek a solution from the organizers of this Soul Duel Tournament.
Xu Jiawei froze for a moment, somewhat helpless. "Teacher Wang Yan, are you sure you really want to do this?"
Wang Yan said, "Your Majesty, Shrek Academy has cultivated a great many outstanding soul masters for the Star Luo Empire and has always maintained friendly relations with the empire. If we lose this competition, Shrek Academy's glory will undoubtedly suffer an enormous blow! Therefore, please help us. This is also Elder Xuan's wish!"
Upon hearing the words "Elder Xuan," Xu Jiawei pondered for a while before saying, "If what you seek is the championship, then there is nothing I can do."
Wang Yan clenched his fists. "Your Majesty, what we seek is a place in the top four. Just the top four. That would barely preserve the academy's dignity.