The So-Called Mysterious Contestant

"Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

Throughout the entire Sirius Dome venue, a deafening roar of cheers erupted, instantly igniting the atmosphere.

Countless spotlights crisscrossed and danced, eventually converging on the two platforms.

The entrance to the column-shaped platform immediately opens, extending a corridor towards the stage like a bridge.

The contestants from both sides walked out of the entrance at the same time, exposed to the lights, and also appeared in the huge spatial window in mid-air.

Fang Li and Cecily slowly walked out from the entrance on the left platform.

At the same time, the live broadcast started.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's first take a look at the contestants entering from the left: Fang Li from the Jielong Seventh Academy and Cecily - Royal Selection!"

"Both of them are my alumni, especially Cecily Royal Selection. Even though we've graduated, I still often hear her name."

"Yes, yes, Cecily - Royal Selection is ranked fourth in the Jielong Seventh Academy, and is also the second disciple of ' Myriad Heavenly Net '. In the previous ' Phoenix Star Martial Festival ', she partnered with Zhao Hufeng, ranked fifth, to reach the finals and won the runner-up title. Her strength is absolutely remarkable and she is a hot contender in this year's ' Phoenix Star Martial Festival '!"

"This has been a hot topic online, with everyone believing that if Cecily Royal Selection continues to team up with Zhao Hufeng, they'll likely win this year's Phoenix Star Martial Festival."

"However, why is Cecily - Royal Selection paired with Fang Li as a team?"

"It is indeed somewhat unbelievable. After all, Zhao Hufeng only participated in the previous ' Phoenix Star Martial Festival ' competition. According to the rules, he can still participate in two competitions, and Zhao Hufeng's age is not beyond the participation limit."

"On the Fang Li hand, Fang Li is still outside the rankings and doesn't seem to have had any duels at the Jielong Seventh Academy. In addition, he only enrolled this year and is a freshman."

"However, according to sources, this Fang player is also a disciple of ' Myriad Heavenly Net,' so even without a ranking or record, he should not be underestimated."

"So this is the so-called mystery contestant? He's definitely one of those contestants who'll generate a lot of buzz!"

It must be said that the live broadcast was of a very high standard, transforming the previously unknown Fang Li into an incredibly mysterious player, which fueled the cheers and enthusiasm of the viewers.

Fang Li simply walked side by side with Cecily, exchanged a glance, and couldn't help but smile.

"Did you hear that, Senior Sister Wang?" Fang Li said playfully, "Everyone's saying that if you team up with Senior Brother Zhao, this year's championship will be yours, right?"

"Don't underestimate yourself. Others may not know, but do you think I, who have been sparring with you for two months, don't know?" Cecily said with an ambiguous expression, "You are no worse than Tiger Peak. It's just that you don't like to compete for empty fame. Otherwise, you would definitely have a place among the Initial Page Twelve."

As they said this, Fang Li and Cecily had already entered the stage.

Opposite them, two contestants dressed in black uniforms, looking somewhat fierce, slowly walked in and came to stand opposite Fang Li and Cecily.

Those uniforms told everyone that these two contestants were students from the Leovuf Black Academy, the worst-reputed of the six academies.

Upon closer inspection, the two contestants' attire was somewhat incongruous, indeed resembling the characteristics of students from the violent Leovuf Black Academy.

However, although the two looked fierce, their expressions were tense, and their eyes were focused on Cecily, ignoring Fang Li.

Clearly, these two only considered Cecily a formidable enemy.

As for Fang Li, he had neither a ranking nor any record, and was completely ignored.

Immediately afterwards, all four of their school badges lit up.

That's an automated duel request, a function that's only allowed during the "Phoenix Star Martial Festival," so it doesn't require a declaration and consent for a duel as usual.

Immediately, a mechanical sound rang out from the school badge.

"The match begins."

The words fell.

"Drink up! Ahh...

Ahead, two contestants from the Leovuf Black Academy immediately let out a loud, blustering shout, and, wielding axe-shaped and sword-shaped Imperial Armament, charged toward Fang Li and Cecily at an extremely fast speed.

That speed, while quite impressive, didn't reach the Fourth Level; it was only at the Fifth Level.

Therefore, Fang Li and Cecily only needed to exchange a glance before deciding on the competition method.

Fang Li stood still, motionless.

Cecily suddenly took out a talisman, held it between her fingers, and raised it high into the air.

"Biri Biri ————!"

The next second, a violent electric shock suddenly rang out.

That was the sound caused by the astonishing burst of lightning from the talisman.

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning burst forth from the talisman, transforming into an arrow that traversed time and space. It flashed through the air, carrying a blinding light, and hurtled towards the two charging contestants.

"Varied...!"

"No...!"

The two players on the opposite side were immediately taken aback.

However, at that moment, the lightning had already swept through the air and struck heavily in front of the two of them.

"Bang—!"

Accompanied by Matoba resembling lightning striking the ground, a powerful explosion shook the stage.

"Ughh...

The two students from the Leovuf Black Academy screamed as their bodies were enveloped in electricity, enduring astonishing electric shocks.

When the electric shock ended, a plume of burnt black smoke rose from the two men.

The screams abruptly stopped.

The entire room fell silent.

After a while, the two contestants, whose bodies were covered in charred marks, rolled their eyes and slowly collapsed to the ground, their school badges also fading.

"The match is over. The winners are Fang Li and Cecily -Wang."

When the mechanical pronouncement echoed throughout the hall, everyone in the audience looked at each other in bewilderment.

The next moment...

"Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

Amazing cheers once again resounded through the air.

Only Fang Li and Cecily remained, and they reached out their hands to each other, giving a loud high five.

The first match of the first day of the "Phoenix Star Martial Festival" ended with Fang Li and Cecily emerging unscathed, without even moving an inch, in a complete victory.