A few casually spoken words from Zero sent towering waves through the entire arena.
Mu Chenxi and the referee both widened their eyes, turning in unison toward the composed Zero.
"Captain of the Undead Saint Method Team, are you certain about the decision you just made?" the referee asked again.
The Undead Saint Method Team was the Empire's favorite to win the championship. He could not understand why they would lose their nerve before even fighting and surrender outright.
Everyone had witnessed Zero's strength. Could it be...?
At that moment, he too turned his gaze toward Shrek Academy's team leader.
Had they secretly struck some unspeakable deal with Shrek Academy?
That must be it. The same thing had happened during the round-robin stage-the Undead Saint Method Team had surrendered directly to Shrek Academy then too.
Outrageous! They had no regard whatsoever for the Empire's greater interests. This was a battle between nations!
Across from her, Mu Chenxi had already bristled with fury.
"Leader of the Undead Holy Magic Cult, what is the meaning of this?" She had never expected her opponent to surrender outright. With her strength, she could crush everything without needing the other side to concede, but Zero's move had thrown all her plans into disarray.
And when she saw the reactions in the rest area below the Competition Platform and the spectator stands, she became so furious she nearly ground her back teeth to pieces. Zero's actions had already led some people to suspect Shrek Academy of shady dealings.
Below the Competition Platform, everyone from Shrek Academy exchanged bewildered looks.
They turned to Wang Yan, only to find him looking just as baffled.
"Teacher Wang, did we really not bribe the Undead Saint Method Team?"
Wang Yan's face darkened.
"Of course not! Shrek Academy is the most