When Di Ruiqiu stepped alone onto the arena where light converged.
The seven members of the opposing small sect team did not relax despite their opponent's absolute numerical disadvantage.
Instead, every nerve in their bodies instantly tensed, their hearts pounding like drums.
They knew full well that Shrek was far from lacking people to send out.
On the contrary, it was precisely because they had so many powerful members that they could make such an arrogant arrangement.
That arrogance stemmed from confidence in their strength.
One had to know that Xia Ming, currently standing at the highest point of the stands, was still within the competition's age limit!
If he had not already risen above such matters and lost interest in this kind of competition.
Then this tournament's championship trophy would likely have lost all suspense before the opening ceremony.
Every other genius and every other team, no matter how hard they fought, could only compete for the title of "second place."
And now, Di Ruiqiu stood on the stage alone.
Though she was still far from Xia Ming's mythical level.
The blazing, sun-like aura she naturally emanated.
Had already crashed down upon the hearts of the seven opponents like an invisible mountain.
The air seemed to turn viscous, and even the circulation of Soul Power became faintly sluggish.
On the high platform, Xia Ming's gaze fell upon the girl standing proudly at the center of the arena.
A faint ripple of reminiscence passed through the depths of his eyes.
Ten years ago, it had also been on this arena beneath the gazes of countless spectators.
That he had stood alone against an entire team.
That battle had been less a competition than a declaration of his personal strength.
The reserve team members of his generation had not even found