Life's Dew Bathes the Steel Body

Under the staff's efficient repairs, the arena looked brand-new again, while the audience's excitement remained high after the thrilling victory in the first two-on-two match. When the referee announced the roster for the second match, expectant gazes focused on the stage once more.

"Two-on-two, second match! Li Family: Li Aotian, Li Huayu! Thick Earth Sect: Sun Hou, Wu Lei!"

As soon as the names were announced, surprised murmurs rose from the stands.

"Li Aotian? Isn't he the assault-type with the Skin martial soul? He didn't compete in the one-on-one matches."

"Li Huayu... she's the healing type! Her martial soul is Life's Dew, and they say her support abilities are extremely powerful!"

"A top-tier assault fighter paired with a top-tier healer? That's an interesting combination!"

"On the Thick Earth Sect's side... are they sending out the two defense-types who lost the one-on-one matches? Sun Hou and Wu Lei may have lost, but their defenses are indeed solid. Are they planning to wear their opponents down?"

On the arena, all four competitors had already taken their positions.

On the Thick Earth Sect's side, Sun Hou and Wu Lei wore grave expressions tinged with determination. They had respectively lost to Li Xuanshu and Li Huajun in the one-on-one matches, but not disgracefully. Now that they had returned to the arena, they clearly intended to rely on their sturdy defensive coordination to win a round back for their sect in the two-on-two match. Sun Hou still wore a suit of Black Iron Heavy Armor and held a round shield. Wu Lei remained in his Earthvein Rockskin state, his aura steady and composed.

On the Li Family's side, Li Aotian strode forward and came to a stop. He had a well-proportioned, athletic build, sharply defined features, and eyes as keen as an eagle's. Unlike Li