The First Day's Matches, Sweeping Through

Jia Nan City, Central Plaza.

As the time for the Inner Academy Selection Competition arrived, Hu Gan, the Outer Academy's vice dean, slowly rose from his seat in the VIP Box.

Behind him, an elder struck the hanging bronze bell.

"Dong!"

As the deafening chime echoed throughout the plaza, the previously boisterous square immediately fell silent.

By then, Vice dean Hu Gan had already reached the very front of the VIP Box.

"Good morning, all students of Jia Nan Academy!"

With his hands behind his back, Hu Gan looked toward the stands and called out in an aged yet resonant voice.

"Today marks the beginning of Jia Nan Academy's annual Inner Academy Selection Competition, as well as the grandest event of our academy."

"As always, anyone who places among the top fifty in the selection competition will qualify to enter the Inner Academy."

"I will not waste any more words here. I trust you have all been waiting impatiently, so I hereby announce that the Inner Academy Selection Competition has officially begun!"

Following Hu Gan's words, the elder behind him struck the bronze bell once more.

Accompanied by another "Dong!", Hu Gan turned and returned to his seat.

On the other side of the VIP Box, at the referee's stand, a referee rose upon hearing the bell. He walked to the front, took out a scroll of white paper, and cleared his throat.

"The Inner Academy Selection Competition officially begins. First match: Kalon of Xuan class one versus Mo Shan of Huang Class Two!"

Following the referee's announcement, two figures emerged from the lounges beneath the stands and arrived at the center of the plaza, standing on opposite sides.

After cupping their fists in salute, the two began fighting. They continually dodged and attacked, their fists and feet colliding with