The strategy for Phase Two of the competition was similar to that of Phase One for most teams—unless it couldn't be avoided, the strongest individuals on each team would not appear.
Therefore, even after several matches, neither Ezra nor Ravi had made a move yet.
In fact, Dark Moon actually probably had one of the easiest times advancing through the competition. For those teams lower in the ranking, Edward was able to handle three or four of the opponents without getting too tired. Occasionally, managing to get rid of whole teams on his own.
However, the true key to the ease with which they advanced was probably Venessa.
One match.
It only took one match for Venessa and her contracts to build an infamous reputation as living toxins.