Fighting Crystal

Ten minutes passed quickly. The staff entered the waiting area again and guided the contestants toward the competitor passage beside the main arena.

Xinhai followed the crowd out of the room. The instant he stepped outside, thunderous cheers surged into his ears like a breached flood!

The enormous square main arena was packed to the brim. The shouts and cheers of tens of thousands of spectators gathered into tangible waves of sound that battered everyone's senses.

The air brimmed with fervor and anticipation. Colorful flags waved wildly throughout the stands, while massive screens broadcast the action in the ring in real time.

The central ring was several times larger than those used in the preliminaries. It gleamed with a metallic sheen and was paved with special stones reinforced by some kind of Pokémon power, making it seem incredibly sturdy.

The energy Barrier surrounding the ring glimmered with a steady halo, clearly far stronger than the preliminary-round standard.

"Dear audience! Welcome to the main event of the 46th Youth Martial Arts Tournament!" The host's passionate voice rang through the arena via loudspeakers, igniting another wave of cheers from the crowd.

"After yesterday's fierce preliminaries, sixty-four young martial arts elites have emerged! Today, on this ring that symbolizes strength and skill, they will engage in even more intense battles for ultimate glory and the championship!"

The host's impassioned voice echoed throughout the venue. Then, he began introducing the tournament's lavish prizes, driving the atmosphere to another peak!

"Young elites, in order to encourage you to display your finest battles, the organizers and sponsors of this tournament have prepared unprecedentedly valuable prizes!"

Detailed information and images of the prizes appeared on the giant screen.

"The champion will receive a top-quality Black Belt jointly provided by Dewford Gym and major martial arts schools, along