The man in blue held two Star Stones and looked at him expressionlessly. "You did not cover your face, so you do not need a number plate. Go straight into the arena."
"Thank you."
Jiang Changkong leaped onto the stage, heat waves rolling off his body with scorching intensity.
"Martial Arts School's top student seeks a ten-match streak. Who is willing to fight?"
the man in blue called loudly.
The scene fell silent, and the crowd was quiet.
The Martial Arts School's top students were all the genuine article.
Even if they could not complete ten consecutive victories, they could at least manage six or seven.
Those who went up first were almost guaranteed to lose. No one wanted to give away Star Stones.
They were all waiting to pick up a bargain, and the man in blue cursed inwardly.
How could he not know what those people were plotting?
They simply wanted to wait until Jiang Changkong had exhausted too much energy, perhaps even drained himself dry, before taking advantage.
"Jiang Changkong, you have only been back for a few days, yet your Blazing Fire Art has already reached such mastery?"
Black-clad Number Two murmured, "Fine. I will pick up a bargain from you too."
"What, no one is coming up? Has the Martial Arts School's reputation grown to such a degree?"
Jiang Changkong spoke calmly, drawing his saber and holding it before him.
"The Martial Arts School's top students are extraordinarily capable, so naturally everyone must be more cautious."
The man in blue smiled faintly. "Then I will arrange for someone of the same level to take the stage."
"Fine."
Jiang Changkong nodded. Fighting anyone was still fighting; as long as he could win Star Stones, that was enough.
Since they could set up this arena, they surely