Everyone's eyes fell on the two people in the square.
Compared to Cui Zhu, whose reputation was obscure, Jiang Wang and Lei Zhangan were the prodigies better known among Linzi's people.
Of course, back when Chongxuan Fatty held an open duel at the "Invincible Martial Arts Arena," he had spared no effort in publicizing it—all to make more money.
Quite a few people knew about that fight, and quite a few knew Lei Zhangan had been defeated by someone a minor realm below him.
So if today's battle went smoothly, it would also be Lei Zhangan's chance to wash away his shame.
"I won't lose to you a second time," Lei Zhangan said with absolute confidence.
"This will be the third time."
Jiang Wang solemnly corrected him. "Count the time in the Seven Star Secret Realm, and you've already lost to me twice. This will be the third."
In the solemn atmosphere of the Grand Master Ceremony, Chongxuan Sheng's loud laughter sounded very out of place.
Lei Zhangan's stiff-backed pride nearly crumbled on the spot.
What Jiang Wang said shouldn't have been the focus right now, but the problem was that they all knew it was true.
In the Seven Star Secret Realm, he had looked down on everyone and aimed to claim the top spot for himself, only to be defeated by Jiang Wang in Life and Death Chess, struck down by a sword empowered by some unknown force.
Back then, in Seven Star Valley, Tian Anping had suddenly appeared, and Lei Zhangan had been unable to reclaim his pride.
They had crossed swords again in that rundown Martial Arts Arena's public match. What he still didn't want to admit was... he had lost again. And he had been defeated by his opponent without any tricks, despite holding the