Azure Dragon Arena: The Second Match

After a short break, the Azure Dragon Arena roared with voices once more.

The opening match between Flower-Washing Valley and the Golden Saber Sect had only whetted the crowd's appetite. Their excitement ran higher than ever.

The East District's second match pitted the Southern Border Ye Family against the Giant Sword Pavilion, a force affiliated with the Central Daliang Dynasty. It drew just as much attention. The Ye Family was an established power in the southern border and had feuded with the Sea Whale Gang for generations. Their strength was not to be underestimated. And while the Giant Sword Pavilion was no top-tier sect, it had carved out a place for itself in the central region, where powerful fighters abounded.

"Look! The Ye Family's coming in!" someone shouted from the stands.

Ten figures filed out of the eastern passage. Ye Zhongguan led them, dressed today in a dark blue fighting outfit, the Sea Abyss Soul-Exterminating Blade hanging at his waist. That free-spirited smile still played on his lips, but his gaze was as sharp as an unsheathed blade. Behind him came nine Ye Family disciples, men and women alike. Every one of them carried a steady presence, and hints of blade intent flowed through their steps. Clearly, they were Soul Masters skilled with the blade.

"The Ye Family's lineup is strong this time," Dongyue Qi said quietly. "Ye Zhongguan is level seventy-six. That young man behind him, the one holding a blade, should be his cousin Ye Zhongting. He's level seventy-four. And the short-haired woman is Ye Qingmei, level seventy-three!"

Li Xuansheng nodded slightly. As a family of blade wielders, the Ye Family raised disciples with formidable offensive power. Their blade techniques were passed down through the generations, and they worked together seamlessly. Yesterday, Flower-Washing Valley had displayed the art