Bag Them Up

The next morning, everyone from Linyuan Pavilion arrived at Spirit City's grand arena bright and early.

The stands roared with voices. The most anticipated match of the round pitted the Star Luo Empire's Star Luo Royal Academy against the little-known Star Sea Academy. Before the fight even began, the spectators were deep in discussion.

"Star Luo Royal Academy got a free pass to the finals, just like Heaven Dou Royal Academy." Bai Chenxiang curled her lip. "They got in through the back door."

"Their captain is Dai Weisi, whose Martial Soul is the White Tiger. Their vice-captain is Zhu Zhuyun, whose Martial Soul is the Hell Spirit Cat," Yang Qiumo said, watching the pair on the stage. "They're both members of the Star Luo Imperial Family."

Zhu Zhuqing sat beside Lin Yuan, looking past the sea of heads at the figure below.

The woman wore fitted black fighting clothes. She looked somewhat like Zhu Zhuqing, with a cold, striking beauty.

Zhu Zhuqing watched her, her expression complicated. In the years before her Martial Soul had awakened, her older sister had truly doted on her. Whenever Zhu Zhuqing made a mistake, her sister would take her hand and shield her from their father's scolding. But once her Martial Soul awakened, everything changed.

Lin Yuan knew what she was thinking. He raised a hand and rested it gently on her head, his voice soft.

"That's all in the past."

Zhu Zhuqing came back to herself and turned her face away.

On the stage, Star Sea Academy's seven contestants took their positions in a defensive formation. The moment the Star Luo Royal Academy team appeared, the atmosphere shifted.

Dai Weisi wore a battle robe patterned with gold. He was powerfully built, and his imposing presence spilled out unchecked.

The referee's flag fell.

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