Though these unaffiliated cultivators had ordinary cultivation levels and were not particularly strong, they fought with the utmost seriousness.
They had come here hoping to gain recognition from some of the factions through the Dragon Source Grand Competition and find a backer.
For that very reason, their matches dragged on for a long time. Neither side was willing to concede until the very last moment.
If there was a gap in strength between the two sides, the battle ended a little faster. But if they were evenly matched, the fighting went on and on.
Especially this time, with representatives from every faction present because of Chen Changan, how could they let this chance to show their worth slip away?
As a result, the matches this time lasted even longer than in previous competitions.
Everyone waited in utter boredom for three days before Mu Yunyao finally became the first of the three to take the field.
"She's Mu Yunyao? She's actually that gorgeous?"
"As if her monstrous talent weren't enough, even her looks are second to none. At least, as far as I can recall, I don't think I've ever seen a woman more beautiful than Mu Yunyao."
"Me neither. What a shame she's Chen Changan's wife."
"Even if she weren't Chen Changan's wife, would you really entertain any hopes about someone like her? Would she even give you a second glance?"
"So what if she wouldn't? Can't you let me dream?"
By then, Mu Yunyao's opponent had also entered the arena. He had started getting nervous the moment he learned that his opponent was Mu Yunyao.
Yet his gaze was exceptionally resolute.
"Mu Yunyao, I admit you're a monstrous genius. Reaching the carefree realm at your age is a terrifying feat."
"But don't forget, however monstrous your talent, your cultivation