With the discussion and approval of both Fighting Halls, the match adopted the most traditional rules.
The match would be best three out of five, with the winner taking the final victory. There was no time limit for each round, and a half-hour break could be taken in between for rest and treating injuries. The venue was limited to the hall itself, and victory would be decided by knocking down or killing the opponent.
The first two rounds would be unarmed combat, while the next two would use weapons. If they reached the final round, either side could freely choose the method of combat.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Nobu Yūsuke and Clayton stepped onto the platform. Though neither had experience competing onstage, they had fought and sparred many times before their seniors and fellow disciples at their respective halls.
But this time was different.
They were fighting before two Fighters, and this battle might directly determine the future direction of both halls. They were still young, yet the burden they carried was so heavy that the pressure they faced was easy to imagine.
Although both appeared relaxed, the rhythm of their steps and their body movements revealed just how nervous they were.
Wen Lier, on the other hand, seemed quite relaxed. He had made many preparations before coming and had anticipated the situation before him. Moreover, he had complete confidence in his disciple. If they still failed to meet expectations under these circumstances, then it simply meant they were not strong enough. There would be nothing to complain about.
Chen Chuan did not care much about winning or losing. He had only said that he would step back and no longer interfere, but in truth, as long as the Fighting Hall received sufficient funding, it could endure no matter how