Xie Yue and Hu Liena had both noticed that Tang San, merely to vent his team's anger, was actually ignoring the competition rules and intended to kill his opponent.
This only strengthened the thought in their hearts—when dealing with someone as dangerous and evil as Tang San, they absolutely could not afford to show mercy.
If the opportunity arose, they would make sure Tang San died on the stage.
The match ended with Shrek Academy unexpectedly eliminating the Star Luo Royal Academy team.
Everyone had witnessed their performance just moments ago.
As Yan had said, the Star Luo Royal Academy team had underestimated their opponents and paid a heavy price for their arrogance.
Shrek Academy, on the other hand, went all out the moment they stepped on stage, leaving their opponents no chance to retaliate.
Of course, the two auxiliary-type spirit masters had also played a crucial role in this battle.
This victory allowed the teams from Godwind, Tianshui, Blazing, and others to clearly see Shrek Academy's strength.
Even they might not be able to defeat a lineup consisting of six Spirit Ancestors and one Spirit King from the Star Luo Royal Academy—but Shrek Academy had done it.
In the matches to come, if they faced Shrek Academy, they would certainly be more cautious.
The next match was between Spirit Hall Academy and the Heaven Dou Empire's seeded team—the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Both teams prepared to enter the arena.
As the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team passed by Shrek Academy, they suddenly halted.
"I didn't expect you all to have become this strong."
The speaker was their captain, Yu Tianheng, wielder of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
He had once led the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team to face the Shrek Seven Devils in the Suotuo Great Spirit Arena, where they were defeated. Tang San had left a deep impression on him back then.
Tang San smiled politely.
"You've all improved as well. I hope we can fight again."
Yu Tianheng shook his head.
"I hope so too… but there won't be a chance. After this match, we'll be leaving."
Tang San frowned slightly.
He knew that this seeded team's next opponent was the strongest overall—the Spirit Hall Academy team.
But he hadn't expected Yu Tianheng to concede defeat even before the match began.
In his impression, Yu Tianheng was someone full of pride—someone who would never give up easily.
"Watch the next match carefully. We'll try to force them to reveal some of their true strength. Since we're all from the Heaven Dou Empire… if you get the chance, I hope you can avenge us."
After speaking, Yu Tianheng left with his teammates.
Tang San stared blankly at their departing backs.
"Third brother… is the Spirit Hall Academy team really that strong?"
"I'm not sure. Let's see for ourselves."
The Shrek team returned to the rest area. After being treated by Jiang Zhu, they had mostly recovered.
Everyone eagerly awaited the upcoming match.
One of the three seeded teams—the Star Luo Royal Academy—had already been eliminated.
Next, the clash between the remaining two seeded teams would be the most anticipated match since the tournament began.
Everyone fixed their eyes on the stage.
Yan, Xie Yue, and Hu Liena walked at the front of the Spirit Hall Academy formation. They appeared calm, yet unmistakably confident.
The three of them had not appeared in any previous match.
This time, the moment they stepped onto the stage, all attention gathered on them.
All eyes were glued to the trio, waiting to witness their performance.
Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu stood together, silently watching Yan at the center of the arena.
The Heaven Dou Royal Academy team was a seeded team after all—they weren't weak. Would Yan make a move this time?
"The winner of this match will advance to the top six. The loser will be directly eliminated. Both sides, release your spirits and spirit rings. The match will begin in one minute."
With the referee's announcement, the fourteen spirit masters on the stage released their martial spirits one after another.
A massive horned flame beast rose from behind Yan, two yellow, two purple, and one black spirit ring circling around him.
Xie Yue and Hu Liena also possessed two yellow, two purple, and one black ring.
The remaining four members all had two yellow and two purple rings.
This was the first time since the tournament began that ten-thousand-year spirit rings appeared on stage—three of them, no less.
The black rings exuded a soul-shaking aura that sent chills down everyone's spine.
The spirit masters from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team were all shocked by their imposing presence.
They released their own spirits and rings as well.
This team had five Spirit Ancestors, but in overall strength they were still clearly inferior to the Spirit Hall Academy team.
Their only real advantage was Yu Tianheng and his top-tier beast spirit, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
But before the three Spirit Kings, even the Tyrant Dragon's imposing pressure dimmed.
Yu Xiaogang whispered into Tang San's ear:
"Pay special attention to that fire-attribute spirit master later. Observe what abilities he uses."
"Mm. I understand."
In the match against Blazing Academy, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass had been perfectly suppressed by fire.
Now, Yan's spirit power was at level fifty-five—his flame power was even more overwhelming. His presence would pose an even greater threat to Tang San.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the match officially began.
To everyone's surprise, on Spirit Hall Academy's side, only Hu Liena and Xie Yue remained at the center of the stage.
Yan stepped back several paces, standing with the other four team members.
Tang San frowned.
"What formation is this? Why did Yan move to the rear?"
Yu Xiaogang's expression grew grave.
"It looks like they don't intend to take this seriously. Against the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team… perhaps those two Spirit Kings are enough."
"Just two against seven?"
Tang San's frown deepened, his gaze locked on Hu Liena and Xie Yue.
Suddenly, Hu Liena moved.
She turned lightly, and a faint pink glow rose from her body. Her charming eyes fell on Yu Tianheng.
Yu Tianheng, who was about to activate a spirit skill, froze for a moment. Realizing something was wrong, he shouted loudly:
"Don't look into her eyes!"
Hu Liena smiled charmingly, her tone dismissive:
"You think… not looking at my eyes is enough?"
As soon as she finished speaking, her spirit rings lit up.
To everyone's shock, the first ring to shine was the black fifth ring, followed by the fourth, third, second, and finally the first yellow ring.
With each pulse of a ring, the pink glow around her grew stronger and stronger.
Bathed in the crimson light, the members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy seemed to become sluggish—they didn't even attempt to launch an attack.
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