"Mm, give it your all!"
Hearing Xiao Wu say that, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing asked no further questions.
On the raised platform, Bibi Dong took her seat. The gold threads on her black papal robes shimmered with a subdued luster in the sunlight as her gaze swept lightly over the arena below.
The referee beside her strode onto the red-carpeted stage, cleared his throat, and projected his Soul Power-enhanced voice throughout the venue:
"The finals of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament begin now!"
Thunderous cheers and applause instantly erupted below the stage. Supporters of the various academies waved their flags, and the atmosphere boiled over.
"The first round will be an elimination round. Thirty teams will compete for fifteen places in the next round!"
"Each team will have one chance and one chance only. So, participating academies, field your strongest lineups and give it everything you have!"
He paused, swept his gaze over the teams' seating areas on either side, and loudly announced the matchup:
"The two teams in the first match are Blue Tyrant Academy from the Heaven Dou Empire versus Ferocious Beast Academy from the Star Luo Empire!"
As his words fell, both teams stepped forward.
Ning Rongrong, Xue Na, Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, Long Ling'er, Niu Bai, and Yang Wu walked onto the stage together.
The girls from Blue Tyrant Academy wore fitted blue outfits, each featuring a unique design based on her Martial Soul.
The boys wore matching fitted black outfits, which also incorporated elements of their respective Martial Souls.
Ferocious Beast Academy's uniforms were considerably rougher, looking more like training clothes.
Every member exuded a fierce aura, their muscles bulging!
Seeing that both teams had taken the stage, the referee declared excitedly:
"Which academy will get the finals off to