"Binding God!"
On the arena, after a dozen or so exchanges, Tian Ling'er's Amber Crimson Silk bound Shen Tiandou fast.
Both had reached the Sixth Layer of the Yuqing Realm, but Tian Ling'er wielded a Nine Heavens Divine Weapon.
"Tian Ling'er of Dazhu Peak wins!"
As soon as the elder announced the result, the Dazhu Peak disciples burst into cheers. Even Tian Buyi wore a faint smile. He led his disciples straight past Shang Zhengliang, making sure the man saw them.
"Hmph!"
Shang Zhengliang watched Tian Buyi strut past, smug with victory. With a sharp flick of his sleeve, he turned and left.
Tian Ling'er of Dazhu Peak had drawn the most attention in the first round.
And she had lived up to expectations, defeating Shen Tiandou of Chaoyang Peak cleanly and decisively.
In the second round, all eyes turned to Lu Xueqi of Xiaozhu Peak. Not only had the peak's disciples come, but Shui Yue, its leader, was there as well.
Many of Fang Chao's fellow disciples from Longshou Peak had also come to cheer him on against Lu Xueqi. Even Cangsong, the peak's leader, had arrived to watch in person.
More than half the disciples from the other five peaks were there too.
Lu Xueqi was hailed as Xiaozhu Peak's most beautiful woman in five hundred years. Who knew how many fellow disciples had been captivated by her?
At the Gan Character Arena, Li Wan'er felt a headache coming on as she watched Shui Yue and Cangsong sit together, each barely able to stand the sight of the other.
"Gan Character Arena: Lu Xueqi of Xiaozhu Peak versus Fang Chao of Longshou Peak. Begin!
This is a match between fellow disciples. Stop short of serious injury, and do not let it damage your bonds."
The elder made a