"Interesting."
King Zhenyan, King Yongtai, the Bloodthirsty King, and King Lingyi nodded to one another, intrigued. But...
What intrigued them was not Mu Ziqing or Ji Yunfei. It was the arrangement made by the Two Realms Heavenly Dao Diagram.
In the Advancement Round, the Two Realms Heavenly Dao Diagram determined the order of every match.
The so-called draw was nothing but a formality!
With the Two Realms Heavenly Dao Diagram at work, who needed to draw lots? A single thought from the Two Realms Diagram Spirit could arrange the order of countless matches in the Azure Flame Grand Tournament.
"Probably because of Ji Yunfei," King Yongtai mused. "The Two Realms Diagram Spirit wouldn't schedule an important match this early. Ji Yunfei will most likely win this one. The contest for the top ten will grow fiercer later."
"Indeed."
King Zhenyan agreed. "In any case, everyone has to fight at least ninety-nine matches. Whether this one happens early makes little difference."
The others nodded in agreement.
On the Arena.
"Ji Yunfei, Heavenflame Continent." Dressed in pale red brocade, Ji Yunfei addressed Mu Ziqing with a hint of caution in her expression.
"Mu Ziqing, True Martial Continent," Mu Ziqing replied, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Please."
"Please."
They gave each other a slight nod. Without another word, both moved at once.
Though the crowd believed Mu Ziqing was no match for Ji Yunfei, Ji Yunfei did not underestimate her. On the contrary, she looked wary.
Era Yunfei summoned no other weapon. Instead, she wore a pair of dark green gloves on her hands. The gloves were translucent and strikingly bright.
With a hum, Ji Yunfei pressed both hands downward. A powerful pressure spread out, and green vines began pouring endlessly from her gloves!
The vines stretched several yards, as though they were