The afterglow of the individual battles had yet to fade when the atmosphere in the central plaza was once again pushed to a new peak. The final chapter of the graduation ceremony—the Team Strength Assessment—officially began amid the attention of the masses!
Compared to the solo combat of the individual battles, team battles tested the members' trust, coordination, and tactical execution far more. A three-person team could produce countless remarkable combinations, often allowing the weak to defeat the strong and create stunning upsets. This was also an important part of the family's assessment of the graduates' ability to cooperate, leadership potential, and overall judgment.
After a brief team-forming period, a total of twenty-four teams registered to compete. The drawing ceremony was hosted by Enforcement Elder Li Changlong, and the match list quickly appeared on the light screen. All teams were divided into upper and lower brackets for a single-elimination tournament.
Among them, the most closely watched teams were undoubtedly:
· Team "Double Emperor": Led by the individual competition's champion and runner-up, Li Xuanqing, a level 62 Soul Emperor, and Li Xuanbing, a level 61 Soul Emperor, alongside Li Yuangang, a level 52 defense-type Soul King whose martial soul was the Darksteel Heavy Shield. This team was practically a dream lineup, with offense, defense, and control all at their peak. They were the strongest favorites to claim the championship.
· Team "Spear of Heavy Assault": Comprised of Li Tianhong, a level 56 Soul King who had performed brilliantly in the individual battles; Li Yuanfeng, a level 53 Soul King; and Li Huaying, a level 55 agility-attack Soul King whose martial soul was the Shadow Leopard. This team possessed overwhelming offensive power and specialized in tearing through enemy defenses with thunderous force.
· Team "Miracle": This team had a rather unusual composition: