Bai Su had indeed wanted to use the Outer Gate disciples to pressure those above into improving the Outer Gate's benefits. That way, she would not have to provide more resources herself, and more people would be grateful to her.
But she had never expected to stir up internal strife, much less that some extremists among her followers would entertain thoughts of harming the Personal Disciples.
Now, however, whether she had issued those orders or not, Hong Ling and the peak masters and elders had already pinned that charge on her. They were merely waiting until the Grand Tournament ended to settle the accounts.
Four Inner Gate Disciples were also stationed around each arena. From then on, anyone spouting nonsense or specious claims that incited internal strife would be arrested and thrown into the Enforcement Hall first, with questions to follow.
Ten days later, the second elimination round began as scheduled.
Su Jiu's opponent was still very weak. She finished her match in no time.
Su Mianmian and Jin Chen, on the other hand, both had a harder time. Outstanding as they were, they were still only at the sixth Qi Refining layer, and fighting disciples at the late Qi Refining stage remained a tremendous struggle.
Fortunately, they made it through the second round with a scare but no mishap.
The second round lasted five days in total, but Su Jiu, Jin Chen, and Su Mianmian all finished their matches on the first day.
A chorus of shocked cries rose in front of Arena Twenty-Three.
By the time Su Jiu looked over, one of the Outer Gate disciples was already covered in blood. His Sect Robes were in tatters, the spiritual energy in his dantian was nearly exhausted, and he was almost unconscious.
His opponent wore a mocking smile, with