In the early morning, the Spirit Hall Great Soul Arena was already packed to the brim.
The first match of today's quarterfinals was the Imperial Fighting Team facing the Spirit Hall Team, and the anticipation for this match far exceeded that of any other round.
The Spectator Stands were filled to the brim with Soul Masters, nobles, and merchants from all across the mainland, the noise and clamor reaching the heavens.
Banners of Spirit Hall fluttered wildly all around the soul arena, their golden emblems shining brilliantly in the morning light.
In the VIP Seats, Bibi Dong had taken her seat early.
She wore a luxurious Pope's Robe, her expression calm, her gaze sweeping across the entire soul arena.
On a viewing platform not far away, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin sat side by side.
Ning Fengzhi gently waved a folding fan, his gaze lingering for a moment in the direction of the Imperial Fighting Team.
Chen Xin leaned against a pillar, his Sword Intent restrained, his expression indifferent.
The Shrek group sat on the west side of the stands.
Tang San, Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun were all present.
Flender sat at the very front, Zhao Wuji and Liu Erlong sat on either side, and Yu Xiaogang sat in the middle of the group.
The seven sisters of Skywater Academy occupied a section of the stands on the south side.
Shui Bing'er sat in the middle, Shui Yue'er leaned against her side, and the other five seated themselves in turn.
In the direction of New Godwind Academy, Feng Xiaotian leaned against the back of his chair, arms crossed, his gaze fixed upon the entrance tunnel of the Imperial Fighting Team.
Everyone's gaze focused on the same direction: the entrance tunnel of the