Phoenix Cry Southern Border: First Clash with the Ye Family (Part One)

In the Li Family's rest area, the atmosphere lay heavy and still as water.

Li Xuansheng stood by the window, watching the referee make his final checks on the distant arena. His gaze was calm. Behind him stood Li Longyue, Li Xiaochen, Li Aotian, Li Xuanbing, Li Tianyin, Li Xuanqing, and the others.

Li Xuansheng nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over them.

"Remember," Li Xuansheng said, his voice steady and clear. "In a one-on-one match, every point matters. If you can win, you must. If you can't, show them the Li Family's spirit. Let everyone see that the Heavenly Phoenix Li Family didn't make it this far on luck."

In the Ye Family's rest area, the atmosphere was just as solemn.

Ye Zhongguan sat at the center with his eyes closed, conserving his energy. Around him, Ye Lingtian, Ye Lingshuang, Ye Lingfeng, Ye Zhongting, Ye Ling'er, Ye Wushang, and the others sat in a circle, discussing their plans.

At a quarter before eight, the referee stepped onto the arena.

His voice carried through the entire stadium via the Amplifying Soul Tool:

"Seventh one-on-one match: the Li Family versus the Ye Family. Begin!"

"First bout: Li Xuansheng of the Li Family versus Ye Zhongguan of the Ye Family!"

The entire stadium erupted!

"Here it comes! They're opening with the main event!"

"Li Xuansheng against Ye Zhongguan! Captain versus captain!"

"I'm betting on Ye Zhongguan! Level seventy-six against level seventy-five gives him the advantage, and his Sea Abyss Soul-Exterminating Blade is a top-tier weapon Martial Soul!"

"I'm betting on Li Xuansheng! You didn't see his match against Whale Fall. He was a beast!"

In the VIP seats, the Blue Moon Princess leaned forward slightly, her eyes fixed on the arena.

The crown prince of Northern Yuan paused what he was