After the first round of team sparring ended, the atmosphere on the training field became noticeably more heated.
Although Zhang Geyang had lost, he did not find it embarrassing to lose to a monster like Xiao Cheng. Instead, he eagerly pulled Xia Zhengleng aside to discuss the details of the battle. Xia Zhengleng had also lost, but she had received high praise from Leng Yaozhu, so she was in a good mood and unusually talkative.
Leng Yulai stood beside her sister with a calm expression, giving no hint of joy or anger. But those who knew her well understood that she was actually somewhat disappointed. After all, in her battle against Qiangu Dongfeng, she had been suppressed in nearly every aspect, and even her trump card, Nine Phoenix Dark Sky Dance, had failed to work.
"It's all right, Yu Lai." Leng Yaozhu put an arm around her sister's shoulders and comforted her. "Qiangu Dongfeng's cultivation is several levels higher than yours, and he also has a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. Losing is perfectly normal. Once your cultivation is close to his, fight him again. You definitely won't lose to him!"
"Mm." Leng Yulai nodded lightly, though a trace of unwillingness still flashed through her eyes.
On the other side, Qiangu Dongfeng was loosening up, a faint smile returning to his face. Overall, he had defeated Leng Yulai with relative ease. That restored some of his confidence.
Qiangu Qingfeng remained expressionless, standing in a corner with his eyes closed as he rested, as though everything around him had nothing to do with him. After all, he had received a bye in the previous round.
Xiao Ran stood in the center of the training field and took out the draw box. "The second-round draw begins. The four winners, come forward and