After Ling Zhan stepped down from the stage.
The 12-to-6 group matches continued.
It was worth noting that as the number of contestants dwindled, powerful clashes between the number-one seeds of various nations began occurring frequently in the other groups as well.
Of course...
The most highly anticipated matches were still those of Li Chaoge, Sheng Luni, Norton, and Albert—the four foremost prodigies.
The excitement was no less intense than Ling Zhan VS Andy's match.
Their opponents were all number-one or number-two seeds from other nations.
And...
They still chose not to bring their contracted divine beasts into battle!
What shocked everyone even more was that these four top prodigies seemed to be deliberately trying to drag the audience's attention back onto themselves. During this 12-to-6 elimination round, they had already revealed their terrifying methods!
When Li Chaoge faced Prince Lu Ming, the number-one seed from the Sky-Sand Empire, she finally drew her renowned sword, classified as a "high-grade spiritual weapon."
"Zhan Kan"!
The meaning contained within that name was "to investigate, subdue, and slay the ghosts and monsters that caused havoc."
It had originally been the sword of Zhao Gongming, the Grand Celestial Master of Mount Mao. Later, because that Grand Celestial Master greatly admired Li Chaoge's outstanding performance on the frontlines—
He gifted this famous sword to Li Chaoge.
Hoping that she would slay all evil within the Ten Thousand Demons Cavern and sweep away the myriad demons.
The instant that famous sword left its sheath...
Boom!!
Vast, peerless sword intent shot into the heavens!
Even the layers upon layers of clouds above the Super Colosseum were instantly scattered by that soaring sword intent!
Every spectator with a swordsman profession felt their weapons tremble and whine in cowering terror.
As though they had encountered the master of ten