The second day of the Finals arrived quickly.
Today, the entire first round of the Finals would be completed. Every finalist who had yet to appear would take the stage.
That included the mysterious and powerful Eastern Martial Artist, as well as Greedy Wolf, who was drawing more and more attention.
The schedule followed the same pattern as yesterday. Spectators crowded around the venue entrance early, and the organizers once again began admitting them an hour ahead of time.
Once inside, the spectators were surprised to find that the arena floor, scarred by yesterday's fierce battles, had become smooth and spotless overnight.
Vought International's meticulous planning and astonishing efficiency won unanimous praise from the crowd.
The quality of the fights had also ensured strong attendance for the remaining matches.
Yesterday's bouts had already become a hot topic online.
Despite the steep ticket prices for the Finals, many people regretted not getting one. After watching the live broadcast of the first day, some immediately drove to San Andreas City, determined to see the next round in person no matter how hard tickets were to buy.
People in the Federation had always embraced spending ahead of their means. Money could be earned again, but chances to see matches this thrilling were few and far between.
Vought International might well keep the tournament going after its success, turning it into a nationwide spectacle like the Super Bowl. But the inaugural tournament would always hold a special significance.
Few spectators who had bought two-day passes for the first round missed the second day, and the venue was packed again. With yesterday's experience behind them, the crowd found their seats quickly. Far fewer fans behaved outrageously this time, making it much easier to maintain order.
Nearly everyone was seated with about half an hour to