"Is everyone here?"
On the high platform at the center of the martial arena, the man in white robes lounged lazily in his chair, his gaze fixed solely on the teacup before him. He turned a blind eye to the sea of people and bustling spectacle below, as if no one could possibly interest him.
Two figures approached from the left and right, each presenting a name card. Then, as though by prior agreement, they spoke at the same time.
"Reporting to the Special Envoy, these are our chosen combatants."
The Wuyou Special Envoy raised his eyes, sweeping his gaze over the two men whose features were similar yet whose temperaments were utterly different.
The brothers Xiao Feng and Xiao Yun.
What a pity. Though both bore the bloodline of City Lord Xiao, that Martial Arts Maniac, neither possessed their father's passion for martial arts. Instead, they had immersed themselves in the struggle for power and profit.
The Wuyou Special Envoy beckoned. "Present them."
Taking the name cards, the Wuyou Special Envoy had intended to merely skim them, but his gaze paused at the final entry.
"A Blood River Realm martial artist? Xiao Feng, are you sure?"
The first to react was, unexpectedly, Xiao Yun, Xiao Feng's rival for the position of city lord.
Surprise flashed in his eyes as he looked at his elder brother.
Xiao Feng's expression did not change. He merely nodded calmly. "Our fifth combatant is confirmed to be Luo Chen."
The Wuyou Special Envoy was somewhat surprised, but considering that Remnant Immortal City had only so many experts, he assumed Xiao Feng simply lacked capable generals and had hastily placed such a weak fighter on the roster. He did not take it seriously.
Of course, judging by the order on the list, the Wuyou Special