Huang Jinxu's gaze lingered on Xuan Zi, and his body stiffened slightly. But he quickly regained his composure and announced in a deep, expressionless voice, "For the finals of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament, I, Huang Jinxu, will serve as referee. Now, I will announce the rules."
"The finals will be decided through a team battle, individual battles, and the two-two-three format, with the winner taking two out of three rounds. After the team battle, each side will have one opportunity to substitute members. No substitutions will be permitted during the subsequent individual battles or two-two-three round. Only the fixed roster of seven may fight, and it may not be altered in any way. I will bear full responsibility for safety during this match. When I judge that someone is in mortal danger, I will intervene, and the side benefiting from my intervention will be declared defeated. However, the battlefield changes in an instant, and I cannot guarantee that I will save everyone in time. Both teams must therefore exercise restraint!"
"Now, both sides have one minute to prepare. After one minute, the members participating in the team battle will take the stage."
With the rules announced, the atmosphere throughout the Soul Fighting Tournament venue grew intensely charged, brimming with tension.
"Give it everything you have. You've already done very well. Even if you lose, you'll still be East Cang's heroes!" Wu Tong said, looking at them.
"Give it everything!" they answered in unison.
Anyone facing the mighty Shrek Academy would feel immense pressure, and they were no exception. Yet simply standing in this arena was enough to fill them with excitement and exhilaration.
Across from them, Shrek Academy was also making its final arrangements.
The minute passed quickly. At Huang Jinxu's signal, the fourteen members