The roaring cheers outside the window soared into the sky, merging into an immense wave of sound that rolled outward.
Adrian entered his ghostification state and flew into the air. Looking down over Bird Mountain Island, he then headed toward Area C.
This was a hastily constructed arena, remodeled into something resembling a stadium. Eight small fighting platforms surrounded a large central platform, and a large screen stood at the edge of the grounds, with the commentators' and judges' seats beneath it.
The spectator stands surrounding the arena were packed, bustling with people.
A layer of [Hollow Mask] covered Adrian's face as he slowly descended.
The Sword Trial Tournament officially began!
Chapter 445: Divisional preliminaries
Area A's arena.
The arena's layout and specifications were identical to those of Area C.
The pretty female host stood atop the highest platform, wearing a polished professional smile as she delivered an equally polished opening address.
Her clear, pleasant voice echoed throughout the arena through a miniature microphone clipped to the black lace edging over her ample bust.
After explaining the basic rules and offering a few remarks to stir up the crowd, the host pointed toward the entrance passage, setting off a rolling wave across her chest.
The spectators erupted into excited wolf whistles.
"Now, today's opening match is about to begin! Please welcome our two contestants!"
From the pitch-black passage.
Dracule Mihawk and another, unnamed Great Swordmaster stepped out together. The moment they appeared, the atmosphere in the arena reached fever pitch!
To ensure an exciting start to the Sword Trial Tournament, two powerful Great Swordmasters had been selected for the opening match. One of them was even the man who had "started it all."
Mihawk and the unfamiliar Great Swordmaster exchanged a look from afar, then stepped onto the large central