The pre-battle briefing lasted nearly six hours, stretching from lunch to dinner and only ending as the sun slowly set. Wang Yan analyzed every member of the three academies whose abilities were known, then devised targeted formations and tactics to counter them.
Of course, Shrek Academy wasn't the only one doing this. The other three semifinalists were doing the same.
After all, any member of a team that placed near the top of the tournament would receive exceptionally generous treatment from whatever faction they joined. If they entered government service, they might even receive a noble title, an honor that would stay with them for the rest of their lives.
Early the next morning, everyone from Shrek Academy headed toward the arena after breakfast.
More than a month had passed since this Soul Fighting Tournament began with over a hundred teams, leaving only the final four. Several of Shrek Academy's students had made breakthroughs in soul power thanks to the stimulation of repeated fierce battles, especially Wang Dong, Ning Tian, and Xiao Xiao, whose cultivation levels were lower.
Of course, Huo Yuhao had undoubtedly made the greatest progress. Over the past month, he had successively absorbed the life force of the gold of life, the Holy Spirit Soul-Eating Flame, and the Snow Empress's soul spirit. His cultivation had risen by a full ten levels, and now only a paper-thin barrier separated him from the Level 40 Soul Ancestor realm.
The teams' rest area at the arena had been remodeled into just four sections. Each team was positioned well away from the others to prevent their opponents from overhearing their tactical discussions.
By now, all four teams had arrived, and the atmosphere had grown solemn. Whenever members of different teams happened to exchange glances, fierce sparks seemed to fly.
Sunlight shone