Once Xu Sanshi got serious, defeating Shang Yue took hardly any effort.
Shrek Academy soon lived up to its principle of never dragging out a match, claiming victory at lightning speed.
By then, the spectators had put Shrek's two Soul Emperors out of their minds and were staring in surprise at the team members on the stage.
"Shrek Academy wins!"
As if waking from a dream, the spectators erupted in a tremendous roar when the referee announced the result.
Unfortunately, it had ended so quickly that many people had barely seen what happened, let alone watched enough to satisfy them.
Lu Yi and Xu Sanshi returned to the rest area. Everyone seemed to take the victory for granted, and there was no particular celebration.
But when Lu Yi tried to stay and watch the other matches, Wang Yan led everyone back to the hotel.
"Teacher Wang, I need to get a clear picture of our next opponents. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you'll win every battle!"
Lu Yi, who never fought an unprepared battle, spoke quietly to Wang Yan.
Yet Wang Yan turned down this entirely reasonable request.
"Hurry back and cultivate. I can observe the opponents on my own."
Wang Yan knew how strong the opponents in their group were, so he did not want the team members to feel pressured.
He knew Lu Yi's request was reasonable, but if he made an exception for Lu Yi, the others would ask the same thing. Then he would have no way to manage them.
So he could not open that door.
Lu Yi tried every angle and still could not persuade him. Feeling helpless, he noticed Ning Tian signaling to him. He set his thoughts aside for the moment and left with the others, while Wang Yan watched