The Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament was the competition the four great empires valued most. It was not merely a grand spectacle for soul masters, but also a showcase of national strength.
It was a contest between nations.
The tournament was held every five years, rotating among the four great empires. This year, it happened to be the Star Luo Empire's turn.
Thus, the Star Luo Empire took it very seriously, clearing out Star Dou City's largest royal square to serve as the tournament venue. After several months of renovations, it could accommodate tens of thousands of spectators.
Of course, this was also a way to rake in money.
The main reason the people of the four great empires were so enthusiastic about the Soul Master Tournament was that, in just this single month, they could earn tens of millions in pure profit. That was an enormous return that even several major cities could not generate in an entire year.
It was enough for an empire to raise several additional armies.
Why was it so profitable? Because a tournament like this brought together the prodigies of each empire to display their talents. How could those who were not competing, but had a little money to spare, possibly resist coming to watch?
Today was the opening match of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, and the day when everyone's enthusiasm reached its peak.
In every previous tournament, the reigning champions had opened the proceedings, with the Shrek Academy Team facing a randomly drawn opponent.
It served as the first match of the knockout rounds.
As the name suggested, the knockout rounds eliminated teams. Once a team lost, it forfeited its eligibility for the subsequent round-robin stage.
In the past, no one would have thought Shrek Academy could lose. After