[Fairy Brigade], First Clash

Crackle, crackle.

The two women exchanged looks, their expressions cool and indifferent.

Invisible sparks seemed to fly through the air.

A brief stalemate followed.

The blonde swordswoman looked away, then glanced at Chen Xi and Sikong, surprise flashing in her eyes.

She had not expected that, aside from the lovely young woman whose very first glance had put her under inexplicable pressure, there would be two others who could make her feel so threatened...

Great Xia Kingdom's National War contestants seemed stronger than she had imagined.

The white-haired boy stared at Chen Xi.

The burly man locked eyes with Sikong.

An Tianzong watched the sultry, mature woman.

"What's going on?"

Only Yan Runan, whose eyes were covered by a veil, seemed a little bewildered. She did not understand what was happening, though she could sense the auras of five martial artists who were not to be underestimated.

We only came here for a meal. Surely we don't have to fight the moment we meet?

The catgirl's slightly nervous voice broke the tension.

"Um, well..."

"Everyone..."

"Fighting is prohibited here... Mr. Ivan..."

"Don't worry!" the burly man boomed. "We know the rules. We won't make trouble for Mr. Anatole. We just spotted some opponents who interested us and came over to say hello."

"O-oh... That's good, then." The catgirl sighed in relief.

Jiang Yuan swept his gaze over the group.

"They're Bear Country's team, [Fairy Brigade]."

Tang Bing spoke in a low voice.

Jiang Yuan hummed in acknowledgment.

On the way here, [Hundred-Refined Divine Machine] Little Black had already gathered all the intelligence, including information on every country's contestants.

"Fairy Brigade... Are they strong?" Sikong studied the burly man a little longer. He seemed to have a combat-oriented class too. Would he become Sikong's opponent?

"Well... They should rank in the