More and more people gathered at the Trial Grounds.
The stands were a dark sea of heads. At a glance, there were at least five or six hundred people, and the crowd was still growing.
Many students had rushed over after hearing Sword Douluo's name.
He was the continent's foremost offensive Douluo!
Normally, they could barely catch a glimpse of a Titled Douluo, let alone witness a battle at that level.
Although everyone knew this was only a swordsmanship spar without soul power, the name "Sword Douluo" alone was enough to make them drop everything and come running to watch.
"Did you hear? Sword Douluo is going to cross swords with Qin Jiuxiao!"
"Has he lost his mind? He dares challenge Sword Douluo?"
"Who knows? Either way, we're in for a show!"
Discussion buzzed through the crowd, every gaze fixed on the two figures in the center of the Trial Grounds.
Even the three education commissioners of Heaven Dou Royal Academy had been alerted.
The three elderly men stood on a raised platform nearby, watching the center of the Trial Grounds with solemn expressions.
"Qin Jiuxiao is the one challenging Senior Chen Xin?" Bai Baoshan frowned, concern creeping into his voice.
"Qin Jiuxiao may be a monstrous talent, but that's Sword Douluo. Even without soul power, his mastery of the sword alone is probably beyond any young man. I'm afraid this will be a crushing defeat."
Zhi Lin nodded slowly in agreement.
"I imagine so. Across the entire Douluo Continent, few can rival Sword Douluo's swordsmanship. If Qin Jiuxiao lasts even a few exchanges against him, that will already be impressive."
Only Meng Shenji remained silent.
He narrowed his eyes, watching the two figures on the Trial Grounds intently.
His strength was already very close to that of a Titled