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Everyone turned toward the voice.

Hong Tianbao strode out. With every step, his presence grew stronger.

By the time he reached the center of the grounds, the aura of a Martial Cultivator Grandmaster erupted from him.

Wisps of Elixir Force spilled from his body and became invisible waves that swirled around him. Vaguely, a flying dragon seemed to wheel through the sky, roaring without a sound.

"Hong Tianbao, master of the Shocking Heron Martial Hall, challenges you!"

At that moment, the situation on the Training Ground took a delicate turn.

On the Arena, Ye Qingyao and Ma Teng, representing the Shocking Heron Martial Hall and the Eight Gates Martial Hall, were still locked in a fight to the death amid flashing blades.

Below it, the masters of the two halls stood shoulder to shoulder against a common foe.

"Hong Tianbao..." Yagyu Qiushui narrowed his eyes and repeated the name. "So it was you?"

"The Demon Dynasty's Martial Laureate who cut down a Demon Blade Wielder of my Yagyu Family in the Whirlpool Archipelago?"

"That's me." Hong Tianbao flashed a toothy grin. "What, do you want a taste too?"

"Good. Very good." Yagyu Qiushui's aura changed abruptly.

If he had been a blade hidden in its sheath before, that blade had now been drawn.

Sharp Sword Qi burst from him. Far from remaining invisible, it took shape in the air as a fierce eagle poised to spread its wings. It circled overhead and let out a piercing cry.

Dragon and eagle fought for dominance. Their terrifying auras collided in midair, turning the faces of the lower-level Profession holders pale and making it hard for them even to breathe.

So this is a clash between Grandmasters... Li Xiang was shaken.

Standing behind Hong Tianbao, he felt as though a boulder pressed against