Han Jian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and looked at the referee.
"The Heavenly Armor Sect concedes."
The referee announced loudly.
"In the team match, Gu Qiu'er of the Abyss Cult wins! The Abyss Cult earns five points!"
"The Abyss Cult has eight points, and the Heavenly Armor Sect has zero. The Abyss Cult advances to the next Knockout Round!"
The entire crowd erupted once again.
"One against seven... She really tore through all seven members of the Heavenly Armor Sect by herself!"
"A Soul Sage with six black rings and one red, fighting seven Soul Kings and Soul Ancestors? Of course it was child's play!"
"That wasn't what you said just now!"
"Just who are those three from the Abyss Cult?"
"They have another Knockout Round tomorrow, right? Who are they up against?"
"Whoever it is, I bet they'll forfeit outright."
Discussions filled the spectator stands, countless gazes converging on the white-and-gold figure on the stage.
Gu Qiu'er strode back to the waiting area on her long legs. Xiao Xiao was the first to rush over and hug her arm.
"Qiu'er, you're amazing!"
Gu Qiu'er lifted her chin, looking thoroughly pleased with herself.
"Of course! How could anything go wrong with me out there?"
Lu Yuan leaned back in his chair and gave her a thumbs-up.
"Nicely done."
Gu Qiu'er planted her hands on her hips and said smugly, "What a shame. That seven-in-one move was somewhat interesting. If only they'd been a little stronger."
Xiao Xiao smiled. "Qiu'er, we have another Knockout Round tomorrow. Once we finish that, we can enter the group round-robin stage."
"Mm. Who's going up tomorrow?"
Lu Yuan stretched. "Me, obviously. I've been warming the bench for two days. You've got to let me get out there and stretch my