When the round-robin matches began after daybreak, Zhengtian Academy's group was the first to compete.
And their opponent today was none other than Shrek Academy.
Ye Wuqing looked at the Invincible Shield in his hand. After much hesitation, he still took it onto the arena.
Zhengtian Academy did indeed reject Soul Tools, but when national honor was at stake, Ye Wuqing chose to accept one.
Just as everyone had discussed, Shrek Team's lineup consisted of Dai Yueheng, Gongyang Mo, Ling Luochеn, Xi Xi, Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, and Xu Sanshi.
Their overall strength surpassed Zhengtian Academy's three Soul Kings and four Soul Ancestors, though only by a limited margin.
Yet at this sight, Ye Wuqing let out a long breath of relief.
As long as Ma Xiaotao stayed off the field, they still had a fighting chance.
Before going up to draw lots, Ye Wuqing copied Jin Peng and asked Yu Mengdi to wash his hands with Angel's Light.
Perhaps washing his hands really did work. Ye Wuqing and Dai Yueheng actually drew the red balls that represented a team battle.
Although the match ultimately ended in Zhengtian Academy's defeat, the spectators did not cheer for Shrek this time.
That was because Shrek Team had made a major mistake in their coordination.
Huo Yuhao looked at Ye Wuqing, who was receiving treatment from Bi Ji, and said, "Captain Ye, thanks for your efforts."
Ye Wuqing smiled. "It's fine. At least the plan worked."
Huo Yuhao turned his gaze toward Shrek Team's rest area, where Gongyang Mo and Ling Luochеn were receiving emergency treatment.
Dai Yueheng and Xi Xi were also injured, sitting there in silence without saying a word.
Meanwhile, Dai Hao, who was responsible for maintaining order, had called Dai Huabin aside and was loudly reprimanding him in front