The round-robin matches among the top ten continued in full swing at the Training Ground on Ziyang Peak. After several days of fierce competition, the situation on the field gradually became clear. Relying on his exquisite swordsmanship, elusive Flowing Cloud Steps, and unexpected Spirit Devouring Art, Shen Hao had defeated three disciples at Peak Qi Refining Fourth Layer in succession. With four victories, he temporarily ranked third, behind only Chu Feng and Su Mei.
Chu Feng truly deserved his reputation as a Half Step Qi Refining Fifth Layer expert. His strength was outrageously formidable. His swordsmanship pursued absolute dominance—when his sword emerged, it carried the force of ten thousand thunderbolts, unstoppable by anyone. He had defeated four opponents in a row without suffering a single loss, far ahead in the number of victories. Su Mei, meanwhile, had likewise defeated four opponents through her uncanny movement technique and vicious Poisonous Arts, tying Chu Feng for first place. Both were favorites to claim the championship.
That day, after a round of matches ended, the Referee Elder stepped onto the platform and loudly announced, "Sixth match: Shen Hao versus Su Mei!"
The moment his words fell, an uproar erupted below the stage. Shen Hao was the greatest dark horse of this Grand Tournament, while Su Mei was an infamous master of Poisonous Arts. Their clash was destined to be a battle of dragons and tigers. The disciples craned their necks, their eyes fixed tightly upon the arena, afraid of missing even the slightest detail.
Shen Hao and Su Mei slowly walked onto the arena. They stood facing one another, three zhang apart. Su Mei still wore a long pink dress, her figure graceful and alluring, her brows and eyes carrying a seductive charm. Yet deep within those large, watery eyes hid a thread