"Thank you for letting me win!"
Shen Yi's voice rang out, and the crowd erupted in uproar. Xiong Li had actually lost just like that.
The most shocked was Xiong Li himself. He was still immersed in that fleeting instant. Shen Yi had utterly convinced him; his control over strength and his timing for unleashing it had both been perfect. Xiong Li's defeat in this battle was not undeserved. Climbing up from the ground, Xiong Li sincerely conceded to Shen Yi.
"Just where did this person come from?"
It was not only the many young talents in the arena who harbored such doubts. Even the elders secretly sent voice transmissions to Kui, asking about Shen Yi's origins. They wanted to know which Human Race faction could possibly nurture such a freakish talent.
Kui Niu merely smiled in satisfaction and did not reveal Shen Yi's background to the crowd. Instead, he told them to watch in peace—the things that would shock them were still to come. Though everyone was dissatisfied with Kui's air of mystery, they did not dare act up. They could only settle down and wait for Shen Yi's subsequent performance.
"Shi Jian of the Mysterious Turtle Tribe has come to challenge you, fellow cultivator!"
After a moment of silence, someone finally stepped forward to challenge Shen Yi. The newcomer was likewise broad and powerfully built, every muscle brimming with explosive strength. Though he fell far short of Xiong Li, he was still not to be underestimated.
The Mysterious Turtle Tribe was said to be a Demon Race clan descended from the ancient Black Tortoise bloodline. It was renowned for its defense, but the tribe's unique offensive methods were no less formidable. It was also a strong contender in this selection.
"Shen Yi's attacks are fierce and powerful. I