A world under the rule of the True Martial Molten-Heaven Mirror.
Butterfly-Dream Fantasy Village, Blue-White Star.
Zhan Jueming and Du Wenye's group had returned to their hometown several Abyss days ago.
Because of the differing flow of time inside and outside, more than a month had already passed in Butterfly-Dream Fantasy Village.
Under the Bureau of Anomalies' coordination, they had all gathered in Xishan City.
Because the True Martial Way Grand Tournament, jointly decided upon by the Butterfly Dream True Martial Alliance, the Anomalous Affairs Administration, and the Morning Star Club, would begin in Xishan City two days later and last more than three months.
By then, Wu Zhe from across Butterfly-Dream Fantasy Village, and even from worlds such as the Yin Sha Battle God Weapon and the Heaven-Treading Qizheng Boots, would cross worlds to participate.
Still, this was the first tournament, and most of the peak combatants from the various worlds had been incorporated into the Abyss Legion, currently helping Zhou Kai conquer cities and seize territory—so most participants were locals from Butterfly Dream.
Zhan Jueming had signed up immediately. He had traveled billions of miles, even risking death on the way, following the information link to the True Martial World. Wasn't it all to pursue stronger martial arts and finally return to the Butterfly Dream World to show off?
Who could refuse the chance to return home in glory, clad in fine robes?
However, Zhan Jueming's first match in Xishan City ended in a miserable defeat. He lost to Du Wenye, who had arrived in the True Martial World a year after him.
Having lost his opening match, Zhan Jueming refused to accept it.
"This must be because Du Wenye also learned profound martial arts from the True Martial World."
Then came the second match, then the third—at