"Long Haochen versus Yang Wenzhao, begin!"
As the referee's loud announcement rang out, spiritual energy erupted skyward.
Long Haochen and Yang Wenzhao bellowed at the same time, charging at one another without prior agreement.
Two brilliant masses of golden light collided.
"Rumble—"
Terrifying shockwaves burst outward in every direction.
Their fated reunion could only be a clash between the strong.
Both were determined to claim the final spot in the final round, and neither held anything back.
An even fiercer battle than before erupted without warning.
While the contestants from the other Five Great Holy Temples marveled at Long Haochen and Yang Wenzhao's strength, the members of the Knight Holy Temple were already filled with shock.
They had witnessed Long Haochen and Yang Wenzhao's confrontation during the Preliminary Round with their own eyes.
Only half a month had passed, yet Long Haochen had grown to such an extent.
Before the match began, many knights had believed Yang Wenzhao would still win, but now that was far from certain.
After an intense, dragon-and-tiger struggle and a series of fierce exchanges,
Yang Wenzhao ultimately lost by a narrow margin.
Long Haochen had swiftly summoned Haoyue through the Blood Pact, while Yang Wenzhao needed time to summon his Magic Beast Mount.
By seizing that very opening, Long Haochen successfully advanced to the final round.
"Brother Tian, I won!"
The moment he returned to the hotel, Long Haochen hurried to find Ye Tian.
"Congratulations, Haochen."
Ye Tian offered his congratulations from the bottom of his heart as well.
By defeating Yang Wenzhao head-on, Long Haochen could be said to have successfully avenged himself.
"Thank you. The same goes for you, Brother Tian."
Long Haochen happily scratched his head, his gaze fixed on Ye Tian and brimming with fighting spirit.
"Tomorrow is the final match.