After the succession ceremony, Exhibition Matches began in the Imperial City's four regular arenas and the sole large-scale venue, Ho-Oh Arena, with the successors facing the former Elite Four members and Champion.
Liao Xingchen, Chu Ya, Li Luoyan, and Chen Qing—the four former Elite Four members and Champion—faced their successors in the four regular arenas, while Su Hao, the current Champion, held an Exhibition Match against Long Tianxing in the packed Ho-Oh Arena.
Every Elite Four member and Champion had vast numbers of fans who came to watch their retirement Exhibition Matches. After all, they would rarely appear in public Exhibition Matches after this.
It was much like a farewell concert held by a singer of even greater standing.
However, most eyes remained fixed on the battle between Su Hao and Long Tianxing in Ho-Oh Arena. After all, everyone had heard the rumors spreading like wildfire online.
This left many people wondering whether Su Hao, the current Champion, would spare Long Tianxing some dignity for the sake of their future working relationship, or whether he truly intended to leave Long Tianxing no face at all.
Ho-Oh Arena's lounge.
The atmosphere here was rather oppressive, and the subordinates and staff scarcely dared to breathe.
They all understood perfectly well that Long Tianxing was likely not feeling the high spirits of someone about to become one of the Elite Four. Instead, he seemed like a broken man about to walk to the execution block.
Frankly speaking, Long Tianxing was certain to lose this battle. Every person in Shenzhou tacitly accepted that as fact, and even the Dragon Tamer Clan elders knew it.
Su Hao's full strength had been enough to defeat Bai Du, the strongest of the Elite Four, even when Bai Du had held a major advantage. Even the Dragon