These five academies are the remaining Four Element Academies, and Shrek Academy.
With only one Soul Grandmaster, Shrek Academy lags far behind in overall strength.
However, this team possesses immense potential because their average age is the lowest, yet they have one Soul Grandmaster and five Soul Masters above level thirty-five.
Among all participating teams, they might be the only one with a chance to break into the top five.
However, Quan Yi feels that not advancing might be better for this team.
Given their age and potential, even the Five Element Academies won't be able to compete with them in the next competition.
Once in the finals, the Spirit Hall Academy will certainly appear, and the world's attention will be greatly heightened.
The Spirit Hall has the most Titled Douluos on the continent, and it's possible that someone who can see through her identity as a Soul Beast will be present.
"I really don't know what that Haotian Douluo is planning?"
Last night, Quan Yi observed that the Titled Douluo lingering outside Shrek Academy was none other than the long-hidden Haotian Douluo, Tang Hao.
More than a decade ago, Tang Hao became famous after severely injuring the Spirit Hall's previous Pope, Qian Xunji, leading to his death.
Who would have thought that Tang Hao, who had disappeared for many years, would appear in Heaven Dou City and have close ties with Shrek?
Due to limited information, Quan Yi couldn't ascertain Tang Hao's full intentions.
However, he could still surmise that the strange young man with the Blue Silver Grass spirit, who had cultivated to level thirty-nine around the age of fifteen, was likely Tang Hao's son.
Moreover, even after knowing Little Wu's identity in advance, he still allowed her to participate in the competition. Even Quan Yi couldn't understand what Tang Hao was planning.
Quan Yi glanced at Shrek Academy behind him. Everyone, including Tang San, was subtly observing him and Huo Wu.
Having no match today, they seemed to be here to watch, and they seemed especially interested in them.
During other teams' battles, everyone remaining in the stands, including those from Shrek Academy, were more or less paying attention to them.
"Haha, it seems everyone can't wait to see us on stage.
I hope the opponent doesn't surrender too early."
Finally, it was the Blazing Academy's turn to take the stage.
Quan Yi led the Blazing Fire Team out of the spectator stands, heading towards the entrance of the arena.
Only six academies were in the final group, but the audience's expectations were raised to the highest level.
In the bright daylight, the intense Soul Guidance lamps focused most of their light on the Blazing Fire Academy's entrance.
Under the burning gaze of countless people, the emcee announced loudly.
"Welcome the Blazing Fire Academy team!"
As soon as the words fell, Quan Yi and Huo Wu's figures were reflected in the dazzling light, the gold and red team uniforms shimmering with captivating brilliance.
The atmosphere at the scene exploded with the Blazing Fire Team's appearance.
The intense cheers soared out of the Great Spirit Arena's sky, spreading throughout Heaven Dou City.
In comparison, the Mars Academy team members looked as if they had lost their parents, their faces pale. They even hastily took the stage after being reminded by the staff because the emcee's introduction was drowned out by the audience.
Without anything else, just looking at the mental state of both sides, one could basically determine the outcome of this battle.
"Go, Mars Team! You must not admit defeat!"
"It's okay, you're just unlucky. But, even if it's for us, can you please hold on for a few minutes."
As the Mars Academy took the stage, the audience's cheers suddenly turned to the Mars Academy team.
However, not a single voice in this cheer held any hope for the Mars Academy's victory.
They were doing this entirely to encourage the Mars Academy to fight the Blazing Fire Academy.
If they surrendered early, like in the battle against the Wind Spirit Academy, they wouldn't be able to see the Blazing Fire Academy's battle.
However, the audience's shouts didn't seem to affect the Mars Team's judgment.
Quan Yi's eyes could already see the opposing team leader, holding a white towel in his hand.
Is it really going to be like this?
Quan Yi sighed inwardly, but his gaze turned to the audience stands.
His family was there. Quan Li and Quan Yue could only stay until today before they had to leave.
If the duel ended like this, it would be too much of a pity.
Therefore, Quan Yi raised his right arm high.
"I have a proposal."
A voice, not too loud but clear enough for everyone to hear, echoed in the arena.
The entire venue fell silent, all eyes focused on Quan Yi.
Seeing everyone quiet down, Quan Yi smiled and looked at the Mars Academy, saying, "If you surrender early, it would be too boring. The audience doesn't seem to expect such an ending either.
How about this, as long as you don't give up without a fight, our Blazing Fire Academy team can have me take the stage alone, and the other members can leave in advance."
Quan Yi pointed at himself, then pointed at the Mars Academy, saying, "One against seven, this should be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you, right?"
As soon as Quan Yi finished speaking, a commotion echoed in the arena. Everyone was shocked by Quan Yi's arrogant words that disregarded everything.
One against seven, what confidence, what contempt.
Just to prevent the opponent from surrendering, he would stand on the stage alone. Quan Yi's words completely ignited the audience's hearts.
"Don't surrender! Don't surrender! Don't surrender!"
Many of them had traveled far to Heaven Dou City just to see exciting matches.
What could be more eye-catching than this one-on-seven battle?
They shouted in unison for the Mars Academy not to surrender.
Under the stage, the Mars Academy's team leaders looked at each other. Their plan to surrender had been completely disrupted by Quan Yi.
However, these teachers didn't seem to have given up their intention to surrender. But, the young Soul Masters of the Mars Team collectively turned around.
They faced the teachers, their faces filled with anger and fighting spirit.
"Teachers, please don't surrender, we are willing to fight him!"
The team leaders were thinking about practical issues, but as young people, how could they not be angry at Quan Yi's provocation?
Choosing to surrender in this situation would only make them look down on themselves.
The team leader sighed and understood the members' feelings.
He released his grip on the white towel and faced the members with a gratified expression, saying:
"Go and fight, I am proud of you!"
At this moment, the Mars Team ignited the flames of rebellion, choosing to jointly respond to Quan Yi's provocation.
At this moment, their rising momentum made them forget Quan Yi's own power.
Quan Yi smiled slightly, revealing a look of appreciation in his eyes.
"Fire attribute Soul Masters should be fearless."
