It took roughly ten minutes to repair the competition venue to a passable state. The flooring of the testing ground itself was nothing particularly high-quality; after all, it was constantly being damaged. They could hardly use premium materials and carefully repair it, only for it to break again a few days later.
After the dozen or so earth-element Soul Masters withdrew, Jing Hongchen returned to the arena. His unease had only grown stronger.
Especially when he saw Qian Duoduo's hearty smile, his heart tightened.
"Contestants from both sides, enter the arena," Jing Hongchen said gravely.
"Keep it up!" everyone encouraged Huo Yuhao.
As he stepped back onto the Competition Stage, Huo Yuhao looked up and studied his opponent. She was an utterly ordinary-looking woman with an ordinary figure, seemingly in her thirties. The only notable thing about her was her gaze, which carried a curious, probing look.
"Mingde Hall, Jing Ziyan," the woman introduced herself.
Hearing that, Huo Yuhao's expression shifted slightly. "Shrek Academy, Huo Yuhao."
"You're the first man I've seen who managed to pique Guyi's interest." Jing Ziyan sized Huo Yuhao up with interest.
"Guyi?" Huo Yuhao was somewhat surprised upon hearing that name. During the era of the Unrivaled Tang Sect, the only person called Guyi should have been Ye Guyi, right?
Could it be that the Sun Moon Royal Soul Tool Academy had a student named Guyi?
In any case, Ye Guyi had not been a student of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Tool Academy in the original novel. She had been a lone wolf, only temporarily joining the Ordinary Alliance later to work for them.
"Ahem." Jing Hongchen coughed a few times, interrupting their conversation.
Jing Ziyan giggled and calmly retreated. Huo Yuhao glanced at her and likewise stepped back.
Once they reached their designated