Shrek Academy's opponents fielded four Soul Ancestors and three Soul Elders. While such a lineup was considered decent among the hundred-plus participating teams, compared to Shrek Academy, the difference was like heaven and earth.
Facing the renowned Shrek Academy, the little fighting spirit they had left was instantly scattered by the spectators' overwhelming cheers.
In such a shocking atmosphere, being able to stand their ground and muster the courage to fight was already exceptionally commendable.
After all, the contestants were merely boys and girls under twenty, and they had rarely experienced such a grand occasion in their lives.
Even Ma Xiaotao and the others from Shrek Academy's reserve team had been left standing there in a daze by the fervent atmosphere, hadn't they?
Shrek Academy was as strong and overbearing as ever.
Two Soul Emperors and five Soul Kings—the radiance of their Soul Rings illuminated the entire Spirit Fighting Arena like a sharp sword thrust straight into the hearts of the other academies, shattering their confidence in winning the championship.
The opening match concluded amid cheers, followed immediately by the tense and fierce official elimination rounds.
Soon, it was Saint Freya Academy's turn for its first match. Zhang Lexuan and Keqing led five tag-alongs onto the competition stage.
Most of the spectators had never heard Saint Freya Academy's name, and neither had their opponents.
Thus, both the audience and their opponents unconsciously revealed a trace of contempt in their gazes toward Saint Freya Academy.
However, Ma Xiaotao and Han Ruoruo of Shrek Academy, along with Xu Jiujiu and Princess Vina, watched this unfamiliar academy with particular attention.
Zhang Lexuan and Keqing exchanged a knowing glance, then nodded in tacit understanding.
As the referee crisply announced, "Begin," a bright Silver Moon slowly rose from Zhang Lexuan's hand.
The Silver Moon radiated