Chapter 174: Huo Yutong's Control
Unexpectedly, the moment the match began, both sides changed formations at the same time—and into identical ones, each lining up in a single row.
The only difference was that Xu Sanshi stood at the very front of Shrek's formation, while Lin Xi stood at the front of Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy's line, holding up an enormous Soul Guided Shield.
As they completed their formation changes, Shrek Academy's seven members, led by Xu Sanshi, charged toward the other side of the competition stage.
Meanwhile, every member of Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy remained where they were and activated their Soul Tools.
In an instant, countless Soul Tools unfolded like a Peacock Display, and dozens of Soul Tool Cannon Shells flew toward the Shrek team at once.
The spectators immediately understood the purpose behind both sides changing formations.
Anyone who had watched Shrek's previous matches could guess why Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy had lined up in a row: they were guarding against Xu Sanshi's Mysterious Underworld Exchange.
That soul skill was simply too disgusting. Used properly, it had endless applications. Whether Xu Sanshi exchanged away one of their main forces or swapped one of Shrek's members into their ranks, it would severely disrupt Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy's battle rhythm.
As for why Shrek had lined up in a row, the sight before them made the answer obvious. They were doing it to withstand Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy's Soul Guided Cannon Platform Carpet Bombing Tactic.
Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy had just used this tactic in their previous match against Dio Academy. It was not complicated, perhaps even overly simple, but paired with their luxurious lineup, it became nearly impossible to counter.
Just as the rain of Soul