A touch of fish belly white has just appeared on the eastern sky, Breeze City Martial Arts Arena There are still crystal clear dewdrops hanging on the ancient pines all around.
The morning mist shrouded the entire venue like a veil, adding a bit of mystery to the upcoming competition.
The first ray of morning light penetrated the mist and coated the three flags fluttering in the wind with gold edges.
On the Qilin flag of the Ye Family, Auspicious Beast embroidered with gold thread shines with blue-gray light in the morning sun, lifelike.
The Black Tortoise Turtle flag of the Xu Family is as blue as the deep sea, and the Black Tortoise Turtle dark lines on the flag surface are faintly visible in the dim light.
Body Sect and Dragon Bone Flag glowed with a cold silver light, and the metal flag horns collided from time to time in the morning breeze, making a crisp clang.
In the center of Martial Arts Arena, the arena made of a single piece of Black Obsidian Ice glowed with a cold light.
There is a Bronze Pillar standing at each corner of the arena, which is about ten feet high. The pillars are engraved with complex runes, ready to activate the protective barrier at any time.
The spectator seats are built in a staircase shape around the ring. The VIP seats in the front row are equipped with exquisitely carved sandalwood seats, and there are ordinary audience seats in the back.
At this moment, disciples from various major families are taking their seats in an orderly manner under the guidance of their attendants, and conversations are happening one after another.
"Boom--"
"Boom--"
"Boom--"
Three deep bell tolls came from the bell tower on the east side of Martial Arts Arena. The sound rippled through the air like a substance, startling the birds in the distant mountains and forests.
Before the bell fell, the noise in the venue gradually subsided, and everyone's eyes turned to the high platform in unison.
On the high platform, the three family heads were already seated.
Ye Zhentian is sitting at the main seat in the middle, wearing a black brocade robe that glows darkly in the morning light.
He placed his hands casually on the armrests, tapping his sharp-knuckled fingers rhythmically, and scanned the crowd with blazing eyes.
When he saw the Ye Family disciples lining up to enter the venue, the corners of his mouth slightly rose slightly.
Xu Chuan is sitting on the right, and Mo Lan's long gown is swaying gently in the wind.
He was playing with a Cyan Jade Chess Piece in his hand, and the chess piece flew between his slender fingers, sometimes pausing and sometimes rotating.
His eyes were always following Xu Xuanhan who was warming up, with a thoughtful light shining in his eyes.
Li Fangu on the left has silver hair hanging down her shoulders, and her whole person is like an unsheathed sword.
He crossed his arms, and under his silver-white eyelashes, a pair of stern eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze swept across the Body Sect disciples in the field like a knife. When he saw Lin Ye wiping the dagger, his brows furrowed slightly.
"This kid, Ruilin, has made great progress recently."
Ye Zhentian spoke first, with a deep and powerful voice.
"He's just too arrogant. It would be a good thing if he can suffer a little today."
Xu Chuan Hearing this, he gently turned the chess piece on his fingertips and said with a smile.
"Brother Ye is too modest. Ruilin's Qilin Martial Soul will become a great thing in time."
He turned to look at Xu Xuanhan who was adjusting his breath with his eyes closed.
"On the other hand, Xuanhan, this kid, is too calm and lacks a bit of energy."
Li Fangu's eyes still stayed on the court and said coldly.
"The killing is too heavy and needs to be polished."
These six short words made the surrounding temperature seem to drop a bit.
Ye Zhentian laughed loudly, and the laughter echoed in Martial Arts Arena.
"It seems that in today's competition, the three of us are here to 'sharpen our swords'?"
Xu Chuan nodded with a smile, and the chess piece in his hand suddenly stopped at his fingertips.
"If jade is not polished, it will not become a useful tool."
Off the field, an old man in gray robe walked to the center of the ring holding a lottery tube.
Although his voice was not loud, it spread throughout the audience clearly.
"Please invite the participating disciples from each family to come forward and draw lots."
Ye Ruilin stood up calmly, his white outfit particularly eye-catching in the morning light. He walked slowly towards the lottery table, followed closely by Ma Hongjun, with a look of excitement on his face.
When Ye Ruilin pulled out a bamboo stick from the stick tube with his slender fingers, Ma Hongjun immediately came over and looked up.
"First game, Ye Family Ye Ruilin."
The old man announced loudly.
Ma Hongjun looked at the lot and couldn't help but clicked his tongue.
"Boss, how lucky are you... to be in the first game?"
"I don't know whether it's you who are unlucky or your opponent who is unlucky."
Ye Ruilin casually tossed the signature and raised the corners of his lips.
"It's just a good time to stretch your muscles."
His voice was not loud, but it carried unquestionable confidence.
"Hongjun, what about you?"
Ye Ruilin then asked Ma Hongjun about the lot drawn.
Ma Hongjun immediately grinned widely.
"Boss, I don't seem to be any better than you, the second game."
Ye Ruilin shook his head helplessly.
While the two were talking, another lot was quickly drawn.
"The first game, Ye Family Ye Ruilin, versus Body Sect Chen Yan!"
The referee's loud voice echoed in the field.
Everyone looked back and saw Chen Yan striding towards the west entrance.
His naked upper body was covered with ferocious scars, and his bronze skin glowed with a metallic luster in the sun.
Although he is tall and tall, his steps are light.
The figures were getting closer and closer, and many people on the near side began to look ugly.
For some reason, they felt inexplicably flustered.
Discussions immediately erupted in the audience.
"That's Heart Martial Soul from the Body Sect?"
"I heard that his Martial Soul can make people inexplicably resonate with him at the same frequency..."
"Not only that, his physical fitness will be greatly improved after releasing Martial Soul."
"Ye Family Young Master encountered a tough problem this time..."
Ma Hongjun also didn't expect that the boss's first opponent would be Body Sect's tough opponent.
"Boss, this Martial Soul has some tricks up his sleeve, so be careful."
Ma Hongjun looked at Chen Yan and whispered to Ye Ruilin.
Ye Ruilin nodded and looked away.
Heart?
His Second Martial Soul is his entire body, including his heart.
"Boy, don't worry."
"Your Second Martial Soul can definitely defeat that kid."
In the sea of spiritual consciousness, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm said lazily.
A smile flashed across Ye Ruilin's face, but it quickly disappeared.
He didn't want to reveal his trump card to the Xu Family and Body Sect so soon.
With his Qilin Martial Soul, he can completely handle this competition.
"Players please come on and get ready!"
The referee's voice sounded again.
As the voice fell, two figures stood up and jumped, and soon appeared on the ring.
On the ring, the two stood ten feet apart.
Ye Ruilin stood with his hands behind his hands, his clothes fluttering in the morning breeze.
His eyes were as calm as water, giving people a sense of oppression for no reason.
Chen Yan put on an offensive stance with a smile on his lips.
"My Martial Soul uses the heartbeat as a string. I wonder if Ye Family Young Master can bear it."
Chen Yan has absolute confidence in his eyes.
A little-known Ye Family Young Master, he didn't take it lightly.
The referee raised his right hand and his voice spread throughout the court.
"Game--begin!"
Following this order, the atmosphere in the entire Martial Arts Arena instantly became tense to the extreme.
The audience held their breath unconsciously, waiting for the battle between dragon and tiger to unfold.
The three family heads on the high platform also sat upright in unison, their eyes fixed on the arena.