It's My Turn?

Several more hours passed.

Dong~~

A bell rang out.

"The third battle has ended. In one hour, today's final match will begin." Elder Gu Dao's voice once again echoed over the Trial Grounds.

On a nearby viewing platform, the Black-Robed Man slowly rose to his feet. He glanced disdainfully at the younger generation who had won below and gave a contemptuous smile.

"Elder, the Clan Leader has asked me to find you." Black Mist surged beside him, and another man in black robes appeared. The moment he appeared, he dropped to one knee and spoke respectfully.

"Mm, I understand." The former glanced at Gu Yuan in the distance, then gave Xun'er in the spectator area a long look before vanishing.

The later-arriving Black-Robed Man also turned into Black Mist and quietly departed.

At the same time, a cold glint flashed in Gu Yuan's eyes as he sat at the head of the main viewing platform. His aura locked onto the place where the Black-Robed Man had vanished as he said coldly, "Soul Hall's Hall Master... Hun Miesheng..."

On the other side of the viewing platform.

An elderly man in white robes, with a flame mark on his forehead, watched the victors standing in the arena. Smiling, he asked the two juniors beside him.

"Huo Zhi, Huo Xuan, what do you think of the Gu Clan juniors' strength?"

"Grandpa Ling, they all seem very strong, especially that one in green just now. He defeated a Nine Star Dou Zhe opponent with a single sword strike," the younger little girl said.

"Huo Zhi, don't boost others' morale and diminish our own," the little boy said unhappily.

The little girl was named Huo Zhi, and the little boy was named Huo Xuan. Both were outstanding members of the Yan Clan's younger generation, with strength around that of a Four Star Dou Shi.

What they had in common was the lifelike flame mark on each of their foreheads, which burned slowly.

"Hahaha."

Listening to the two juniors bicker, the old man smiled faintly as well.

"Young Master, what do you think of the Gu Clan juniors? I think that Gu Qingyang is incredibly strong. Can you beat him?"

A figure built like an iron tower sat on the viewing platform. His robust muscles and the earthworm-like veins visible beneath his skin spoke of his love for battle. Yet he had currently turned his head to quietly ask Lei Dong beside him.

The blue battle cloak draped over Lei Dong's shoulders, the lightning mark on his forehead, and the arcs of electricity slowly moving through his eyes all proved his origins—the Thunder Clan!

"He's strong. But... I haven't fought him. We'll only know after we do." Lei Dong answered seriously in an indifferent voice.

"But... that girl is so beautiful... When I grow up, I'm going to marry her." Looking at Xun'er in the distance, Lei Dong spoke with delight.

He had paid no attention to the battles. Most of his gaze had remained fixed on Xun'er.

"Sigh... Young Master, don't become like the Clan Leader..." The man beside him sighed helplessly.

Similar conversations were taking place among the other ancient clans throughout the viewing platforms.

On the main viewing platform, Gu Yuan withdrew his gaze. His lips moved slightly, and a soul transmission entered Elder Tong Xuan's ears below the platform.

Upon hearing the task conveyed by the Clan Leader, Tong Xuan froze slightly, seemingly unable to believe it. But seeing the Clan Leader nod, he still accepted the task despite his reluctance, and his figure vanished from his seat.

Dong~~

The bell rang again, and the final match of the day gradually began.

Brilliant, multicolored Dou Qi collided across the arena in scattered sparks. Dull explosions rang out one after another as dazzling Dou Skills were unleashed, and the match reached its climax in an instant.

"Yun Xi, it felt like someone was watching me just now." Xun'er was somewhat uneasy.

"Mm, I noticed it too, but it only appeared for an instant before disappearing without a trace." Yun Xi answered honestly. Xun'er had sensed killing intent as soon as they entered the Trial Grounds, but he had not paid it much attention then. However, he had noticed that gaze just now and hurriedly reassured her softly, "Don't worry. I'm here."

"Mm..."

Several more hours passed, and the final elimination match came to an end. Half of the four hundred contestants had been eliminated, but this was only the beginning.

"Xun'er, if we happen to meet tomorrow, I hope you'll go easy on me." Gu Qingyang said as he slowly caught up from behind.

"If we really do meet, then I hope Brother Qingyang will go easy on me." Xun'er looked up and smiled at Gu Qingyang.

After leaving the Trial Grounds, the two parted ways and returned to their respective homes to prepare for the next day's matches.

The night passed without incident.

The next day, as the morning sunlight spilled down from the horizon and illuminated the earth, the Trial Grounds, which had been quiet all night, began to bustle once more. Given the Gu Clan's influence, aside from members of a few ancient clans, people from other sects across the Central Continent had also come to observe.

The Black Annihilation Army guarding the entrances and exits ensured the area's safety. Of course, no one would dare cause trouble on the Gu Clan's territory.

"Wow~"

Seeing even more spectators than yesterday, Xun'er was witnessing such a grand scene for the first time and could not help exclaiming.

"Relax. Today is the main competition," Yun Xi said softly.

Xun'er nodded slightly, indicating that she understood and that he did not need to say more.

Dong~~~

"Ahem, today's main competition will begin. The two hundred contestants who won yesterday, please enter the preparation area. The matches will begin shortly."

As soon as Elder Gu Dao finished speaking, small barriers appeared atop the enormous stone platform, dividing it into fifty areas. Clearly, it was exactly the same as yesterday.

"The usual rules. Opponents will still be determined by drawing lots."

A ball of light appeared. After hovering for three seconds, it dispersed into countless streams of light that fell into everyone's hands.

Holding the ball of light in her hand, Xun'er took a deep breath before carefully opening it. A token glowing with golden light lay quietly in her palm. The words "Second Round, Eleven," written in bold, flowing strokes, marked Xun'er's battle arena for the day.

"The second round... Sigh, this is annoying..." Xun'er said with some dissatisfaction.

She had wanted to finish early so she could go watch the other matches sooner, but her schedule had been set in stone.

"Is Miss Xun'er in the second round?" Gu Yao and Gu Hua slowly approached from afar and asked curiously.

"Yes. You two... are both in the first round?"

"That's right. Gu Hua and I are both in the first round... All right, Miss, we'll go compete first. See you later." With that, Gu Yao greeted her and left.

As everyone entered the arena, the fierce battles gradually began. Sparks from clashing Dou Qi flashed continuously, while contestants fell from the arena in disarray one after another, signifying their elimination.

Watching Gu Yao and the others win with overwhelming ease, Xun'er grew nervous. She was no longer certain whether she could defeat these people.

"Judging from their fighting techniques, most of them favor close combat. Aside from a few, the others mostly use Mystic Rank Dou Skills and Low Rank Cultivation Methods. Because of their cultivation methods, they can't sustain battle for long."

Yun Xi was indeed knowledgeable. At a glance, he identified these people's weaknesses and even offered Xun'er some advice. "With your high-grade cultivation method, even if you can't defeat them, you can slowly wear them down until their Dou Qi is exhausted."

"Mm... I understand."

Dong~~~

"Prepare for the second match."

As the two spoke, the ancient bell rang again. Once the ringing ceased, Elder Gu Dao's aged voice immediately followed.

"Hmm? Is it my turn?"