I've Failed My Sect (5/2, Autumn Subscription)

"In theory, it could continue into the evening. The exact timing depends on the Heavenly Merchant Alliance's arrangements."

After a pause, Yang Hongxia asked cautiously, "Is Lord Ye tired? Why not go back to the carriage and rest? If the Heavenly Merchant Alliance has any news, I'll let you know."

The competition had a set sequence.

In past years, the Martial Competition had mostly run its events one after another, deciding the winner right away.

This year would probably be no exception.

"I'm not tired. There's something I'd like you to look into."

Fang Yue shared his theory. Yang Hongxia paused, puzzled as to why Fang Yue was concerned about whether something had happened in Chu Nuan City at a time like this, with the Martial Competition underway.

If the sky fell, someone taller would hold it up.

The Heavenly Merchant Alliance had already stepped in, so they would surely find a way to deal with it. Why trouble himself over it?

But since Fang Yue had asked, Yang Hongxia set aside her confusion and sent someone to make inquiries.

The Green Division didn't seem to be keeping the matter under tight wraps, either. Anyone who looked into it could still uncover some clues.

By the time her subordinate returned with the news, the Heavenly Merchant Alliance had announced the rules for the Martial Competition's second round.

The format was simple: four groups, with two contestants facing off on each platform. The winner advanced to the next round, and so on, until four strong contestants remained to compete for the final victory.

With byes in place, there was no risk of running short on contestants.

Fang Yue had been assigned to the fourth group. Since the numbers had been completely shuffled at random, it wasn't his turn to compete yet.