As time gradually passed, the competition finally began.
The arena stands soon filled with spectators. All the cameras were ready as well, broadcasting every moment of the match live to every corner of the world, allowing all of humanity to witness it.
The first match of the day was fought between the representative teams of Vivel and Falucion.
Needless to say, Vivel's representative team had collected all the orbs on the very first day of the survival competition under Yumiyel's leadership, making them the favorites to win the championship.
Although Falucion had lost to Luo Zhen and the others, just as Luo Zhen had predicted earlier, they had already obtained enough orbs before challenging them. As a result, they had become one of the teams to clear the stage.
Both sides attended the first match of the day. Once the Magi Domain was deployed, the battle officially began.
The result...
"Ha... ha..."
Inside the arena, Noelle held a saber in her hand. Her entire body looked as though it had been scorched, and she knelt on one knee while panting heavily, her face filled with disbelief.
"Ugh..."
"Ah..."
A closer look revealed that the Aerial Knights of Falucion were sprawled all around Noelle, letting out faint groans of pain. None of them could get back up, signaling their defeat.
Looking at her fallen comrades, Noelle endured the pain, raised her head, and looked ahead.
"Is this all you amount to?"
A voice filled with disappointment rang out.
Standing opposite Noelle was Yumiyel, holding a scarlet-red longsword.
Flames rose from various parts of Yumiyel's body, rising and falling in waves. Her clothes fluttered violently as though caught in a fierce wind.
With Yumiyel at its center, the entire arena had been transformed into a sea of flames.
Yes.
A sea of