Ning Rongrong's suggestion was undoubtedly an excellent one.
However, Wu Qi wasn't sure whether the Shrek Seven Devils had already prepared a countermeasure for such a strategy.
With the tournament drawing near and this being Seven Treasure Academy's first appearance in the Spirit Master Tournament, everything they did was under intense public scrutiny.
If they lost to the Shrek Seven Devils at the Grand Spirit Arena, there would inevitably be people who would use the defeat to criticize the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
They couldn't afford to lose, yet they also needed to learn more about the Shrek Seven Devils. It required careful planning and couldn't be rushed.
Five days later.
After Tang San repeatedly talked with him over the past few days, Grandmaster gradually recovered his composure.
In the days that followed, he personally led the team in their Spirit Battles.
Even while competing in Golden Spirit Arena matches, the Shrek Seven Devils remained undefeated.
Their impressive record boosted not only Tang San and the others' confidence, but Grandmaster's as well.
"Let's congratulate the Shrek Team for defeating the Brilliant Glory Team!"
"The Shrek Team was absent from the Grand Spirit Arena for quite some time. Since returning ten days ago, they've now achieved an incredible ten-match winning streak. One has to wonder..."
The Shrek Seven Devils paid no attention to the announcer's voice as they proudly walked back toward the waiting area.
Ma Hongjun said proudly,"Even without immortal herbs, we're still the Shrek Seven Devils. Ordinary teams aren't even qualified to challenge us."
Dai Mubai grabbed him by the ear.
"Fatty, cut the nonsense. Don't forget what our real goal is in the tournament."
As they joked with one another, Grandmaster walked over.
"Well done, Little San. Hold on to this feeling."
"And remember, the outcome of these pre-tournament Spirit Battles isn't important. What matters is that our key tactics remain hidden."
Tang San nodded before asking,
"Teacher, how is your research on the multi-person Spirit Fusion Technique progressing?"
"If we can create a three-person Spirit Fusion Technique like the Golden Iron Triangle, I'm confident we can win the championship."
Grandmaster's ambitions were considerable.
He was researching a Spirit Fusion Technique that could combine even more participants.
So far, however, he had made very little progress.
In the original timeline, the Shrek Seven Devils had been able to perform a seven-person Spirit Fusion Technique, with Ning Rongrong serving as the indispensable link.
Only the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit could act as the bridge connecting the Spirit Power of all seven participants.
Now that they no longer had that bridge, they had to find another method, and Grandmaster had yet to come up with one.
He waved his hand dismissively.
"There's no need to rush. Even after the tournament begins, it'll still be several months before the finals. I'm confident I'll have it figured out before then."
Afterward, Grandmaster discussed tactical arrangements with the Shrek Seven Devils and reviewed their performance in the battle they had just finished.
Watching the scene, Flender finally felt the weight on his heart begin to lift.
A short while later, someone knocked on the lounge door.
Not wanting to interrupt Tang San and the others, Flender went to answer it himself.
"What can I do for you?"
Looking at the young man in Grand Spirit Arena staff uniform, he asked curiously.
"Are you the leader of the Shrek Team? Another team has submitted a challenge to your team through the Grand Spirit Arena."
As he spoke, the staff member handed over the Seven Treasure Team's information.
"You'll need to give me your answer as soon as possible."
Flender had only just opened the file when a voice came from behind him.
"I'm the leader of the Shrek Team."
"We accept."
The staff member simply nodded and left without another word.
Flender immediately turned around in confusion.
"Xiaogang, why did you agree so quickly? Shouldn't we at least look at the opponent's information first?"
Grandmaster clasped his hands behind his back and stood proudly.
"The children need to keep fighting strong opponents if they want to continue improving."
"If they're confident enough to challenge us, then they must believe in their own strength."
"With today's experience, the children will be better prepared when they face them again during the tournament."
Ma Hongjun grinned.
"They're asking to be humiliated. Why shouldn't we oblige?"
Flender smiled faintly as he opened the file.
The moment he saw the team's name, however, his expression froze.
"This..."
"What is it?"
Tang San stepped forward curiously.
The instant he saw the name on the document, his expression stiffened for a brief moment before a smile appeared on his lips.
"It seems it's finally time to meet them."
Ma Hongjun looked unconcerned.
"Come on, Third Brother. What team has you taking things so seriously? You're just being overly cautious."
"The Seven Treasure Team."
Reading the name from the document, Dai Mubai couldn't hide his surprise.
Ma Hongjun's mouth fell open, but no words came out.
The memory of being thoroughly beaten by Changkong was still fresh in his mind, and he instinctively felt uneasy.
He hurried over to look at the roster himself.
The moment he saw it, he was dumbfounded.
"The Seven Treasure Team, their entire main lineup is here!"
A trace of seriousness appeared on Grandmaster's face.
"Facing them before the tournament isn't necessarily a bad thing."
"If we can learn their tactical arrangements in advance, we'll be much better prepared when we meet them during the tournament."
Turning toward the Shrek Seven Devils, he continued.
"Tomorrow's match against the Seven Treasure Team isn't about winning or losing."
"Your objective is to force them to reveal as many of their trump cards as possible."
Rumors had already spread throughout Heaven Dou City that the Seven Treasure Team was the tournament's biggest dark horse and one of the strongest contenders for the championship.
If the Seven Treasure Team was considered one of the tournament favorites, then the Shrek Team was the ultimate underdog.
When Blue Tyrant Academy was renamed, Shrek Academy had attracted some attention. But after the establishment of Seven Treasure Academy, it had already fallen into the ranks of third-rate academies.
Everyone carried a fire in their hearts.
They had to defeat the Seven Treasure Team decisively during the tournament and restore Shrek Academy's reputation.
Seeing that the Shrek Seven Devils were fully fired up, Grandmaster continued,
"Same as always. Little San, you'll handle the tactical planning. If anything is missing, I'll add to it."
Tang San took over immediately, opening with a single question.
"Who will deal with Wu Qi?"
An agility-type Spirit Master who possessed the frontal combat power of a power-type Spirit Master was the most troublesome kind of opponent.
Dai Mubai had once again become the strongest member of the team.
He was about to volunteer, but hesitated.
Recalling their previous sparring match, he remembered being completely outplayed by Wu Qi.
This was a team Spirit Battle. If he, the team's leader, was defeated first, the entire team's morale would collapse.
Yu Tianheng smiled.
"I'll take him."
Ever since losing to Wu Qi before, he had kept that defeat bottled up inside.
Unfortunately, he had never had another chance to face Wu Qi.
Now that the opportunity had finally arrived, there was no way he would let it slip away.
Besides, compared to when he had been a Spirit Elder, his strength had increased tremendously.
Once his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit entered its Dragon Transformation state, his combat power was on an entirely different level.
Tang San patted him on the shoulder.
"Don't worry, Tianheng. Everyone will support you. My control Spirit Skills will also prioritize restraining Wu Qi."
Grandmaster then interjected.
"Little San, don't overestimate Wu Qi. His Spirit is an avian type, so defense has always been his greatest weakness. As long as Tianheng's Spirit Skills land directly, he'll definitely be seriously injured."
"For this match, I'll allow you to use your hidden weapons if necessary."
"It would be best if you crippled him."
Grandmaster had harbored resentment toward Wu Qi for a long time.
Since he couldn't bring Wu Qi under his control, he would rather destroy him completely.
If Wu Qi became crippled, he believed the young man would eventually kneel before him and beg for a way to recover.
When that day came, he would refuse without hesitation and finally settle the score for the humiliation he had suffered before.
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