The Meaning of Beginning

At daybreak, Cangdu Sacred Martial Arena became completely bustling, its clamor carrying for miles.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the triennial Heavenly King Exhibition Match."

"The thrilling final battle of the previous exhibition, the clash between two Heavenly Kings, still remains vivid in our memories, as if it happened yesterday."

The two hosts played off each other, stirring up the atmosphere throughout the venue.

Upon hearing the reminder in their earpieces, they quickly wrapped up the topic and said with smiles, "Now, please welcome His Highness the Heavenly Extremes King of the Great Abyss, along with the Martial Combat Heavenly Kings, to address the Martial Artists of the Great Abyss."

A group of five stepped onto the Central Arena. The man in front had a hard, chiseled face, and his blazing gaze swept across the spectator stands.

The moment he appeared, every sound fell silent. Countless faces displayed reverence, admiration, and awe.

No explanation was needed. Everyone knew who he was.

One of the Thirteen Kings of the Great Abyss—the Heavenly Extremes King of Heavenly Extremes Province, Yu Zhengze!

He stood tall and straight like a proud pine. Explosive muscles lay concealed beneath his dark green robe, making him look less like a prince and more like a battlefield general.

"Since my father's generation began hosting the Heavenly King Exhibition Match, fourteen exhibitions have been held. Yet we have never strayed from its original purpose.

"Martial Dao is a path of cultivation through martial arts, a pursuit of truth.

"The spirit of Martial Dao is to stop war through martial strength and end conflict. Force is not violence, much less killing for the sake of killing, fighting for the sake of fighting..."

As the Heavenly Extremes King delivered his impassioned speech on the Central Arena, one of the men and