Shui Qiudie defeated Meng You with one punch, sending a wave of astonishment through the first-stage Yang God Realm martial artists of Dust Courtyard.
The people from Iron Sword Marquis Estate were naturally overjoyed, and even the guards cheered for Shui Qiudie.
On the other hand, Wude Marquis Estate was rather displeased. Although Wude Marquis had placed great hopes on Wu Sheng, Shui Qiudie had now made a name for herself in a single battle and clearly stolen the limelight from Wude Marquis Estate.
Even Wu Sheng's expression turned somewhat cold when he heard the exclamations from the first-stage Yang God Realm martial artists throughout the arena. He said in a low voice, "It was only one victory. Is there really a need to be so astonished? Besides, Meng You wasn't a powerful fighter even among first-stage Yang God Realm martial artists. If she had faced me, the outcome just now would have been hard to say!"
Wu Sheng still had tremendous confidence in himself. He firmly believed that if Shui Qiudie's punch had been aimed at him just now, he would have defeated her in an instant.
The Dust Courtyard tournament continued in full swing. After one or two hours, it entered the white-hot stage. The weaker martial artists who had participated had already been defeated, and the tournament was now entering its second round—a fierce clash between dragons and tigers.
Meanwhile, Wu Sheng and Shui Qiudie's opponents grew increasingly formidable.
"Next group, Wu Sheng..."
"Next group, Shui Qiudie..."
"..."
"Wu Sheng, victory!"
"Shui Qiudie, victory!"
"..."
Wu Sheng and Shui Qiudie cut down every opponent in their path, advancing from the first round all the way to the final round and entering the finals.
Among the first-stage Yang God Realm martial artists of Dust Courtyard, only four remained: