Why hadn't Xiao Yan shown himself?
Liuli was puzzled, and she could not help but grow worried.
Could there really be something wrong with Dark Demon Emperor's seal? Or had the Extraterrestrial Beings made their move?
Although Liuli had washed her hands of everything these past years, she had still kept an eye on the Extraterrestrial Beings. She had even fought them in the Western Region, where they had left behind the greatest remnants on the continent. The power they wielded was completely different from this world's cultivation system. Even after they were killed, the lingering power could corrode the things around it, making them extremely troublesome to deal with.
If her match had not been scheduled so early, she would already have headed to Qingyang Sect to investigate.
However, seeing the Great Elder's composed expression, Liuli relaxed slightly and leaned back against her chair again.
If it truly came down to a life-or-death crisis, who would still have the leisure to attend some Martial Arts Grand Ceremony?
"After the final selections, there are a total of four hundred and fifty-six participants in this Martial Arts Grand Ceremony. Of these, three hundred and sixty are disciples of Sects, while ninety-six are independent cultivators. Everyone has received a randomly assigned match Token. Those with identical numbers will be opponents in the first round. This competition shall uphold..." The Great Elder's booming voice carried throughout the venue. He then rattled off nearly an hour's worth of formalities, until even Liuli was starting to doze off. Only then did he clear his throat and declare loudly, "I hereby announce that the first match of the first half of the Martial Arts Grand Ceremony begins now!"
As a bell rang out, two figures slowly rose from the contestants' seats in the square. After exchanging