"The next match: Qiu Fengdao of Xuan Tier Class Five versus Xue Beng of Xuan Tier Class Three."
Upon hearing their names, Xiao Yao softly said to Qing Lin and Xun Er, "Qing Lin, Xun Er, it'll be boring if it isn't your match, so I'll take a nap first. Wake me when it's our class's turn."
Xun Er said gently, "All right, Xiao Yao-gege. Get some rest first. Qing Lin and I will wake you when it's time for you to go on."
Hearing this, Xiao Yao narrowed his eyes slightly, found a comfortable position, and began to doze off.
After twenty rounds had passed, a shout rang out from the referee's platform, followed by a booming voice that echoed throughout the venue.
"Next, Xun Er of Huang Tier Class Two versus Liu Lian of Xuan Tier Class Three!"
At those words, Xiao Yao slowly opened his eyes and sat upright. Looking at Xun Er beside him, he smiled faintly. "Xun Er, good luck. Xiao Yao-gege will be right here, watching you shine."
"Mm~ Xiao Yao-gege, just watch closely. Xun Er will defeat him easily."
Xun Er turned gracefully, lightly tapped the ground with her toes, and flashed toward the arena below. Her figure was light as a swallow, her robes fluttering as though a fairy had descended into the mortal world.
Seeing that both contestants had entered the arena, a middle-aged man at the referee's stand shouted, "The match officially begins!"
Xun Er looked at the refined-looking man opposite her and smiled lightly. "Senior, excuse me."
The moment her words fell, brilliant golden light enveloped Xun Er's right hand as she darted straight toward him.
Seeing Xun Er attack, Liu Lian's heart tightened. He did not dare let his guard down in the slightest and swiftly mobilized the