The Final Round, Skywater Academy

The final round of the Preliminary Tournament began on all six arenas at once.

Shrek and Skywater Academy were assigned to the central arena. Both teams had already qualified, but spectators still packed the stands for this match.

All seven members of Skywater Academy were women.

Their captain, Shui Bing'er, stood at the front, her long aqua-blue hair draped behind her shoulders. She was a level forty-three control-type Battle Soul Ancestor. Vice-captain Xue Wu stood in the middle of the team, while Shui Yue'er and the other four members spread out on either side.

When Shrek entered the passageway, Shui Yue'er spotted Yuan Yu first.

She tugged at Shui Bing'er's sleeve. "Sis, he seems different again."

Shui Bing'er was watching Yuan Yu too.

In the previous rounds, the Sun Wheel Blade had carried only six elemental auras. Today, a pale golden pattern had appeared on its surface, and Yuan Yu's own soul power was far stronger than when he had fought Thunderclap.

Both teams stepped onto the arena.

Shrek's lineup differed from their previous matches.

Oscar returned to the field to provide a steady supply of soul power for the Myriad Phenomena True Body. Dai Mubai, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong, and Yuan Yu filled the other six spots. After fighting several consecutive matches, Zhu Zhuqing was given a rest.

Tang San had already reviewed Heavenly Water's information before the match.

"Shui Bing'er's Ice Seal activates instantly, and it may target more than one person. If you're frozen, don't rush to break out with brute force. Wait for my Blue Silver Grass to help. Once Xue Wu starts spinning, interrupt her as quickly as possible."

Yuan Yu fastened the Sun Wheel Blade back at his waist. "They won't give you an opening easily."

"That's why I need