Just then, the Spirit Mirror on the table before them lit up, and the matchups for the new round began appearing within it.
Fifteen people, seven matches, and one bye-the list unfolded in order within the Spirit Mirror.
When Mu Yuchen saw Ji Ye's name on the list, a trace of worry immediately appeared in her eyes.
"Zhu Qiongmo, from Chenglong Heaven, a disciple under Upper Immortal Changbai of Kongming Grotto-Heaven. There's a very good chance he has mastered an Origin Law, just like Dongfang Yuejian."
Mu Yun murmured with a frown.
Mu Yuchen looked just as worried. In particular, upon seeing that Xu Taiping had a bye this round, she immediately curled her lip and said:
"Xu Taiping certainly has good luck. He doesn't have to fight this round."
Upon hearing this, however, Ji Ye let out a long breath and said:
"Thankfully, I'm not fighting Eldest Brother Taiping this match. Otherwise, I'm afraid there might not have been enough time."
At these words, Mu Yun and Mu Yuchen both turned puzzled looks on Ji Ye.
Seeing this, Ji Ye smiled a little sheepishly and scratched his head.
"Senior Brother, Senior Sister, I haven't had a chance to tell you. Over the past two days, I've finally managed to play the Heavenly Demon Formation-Entering Melody."
"Really?!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Yuchen and Mu Yun asked almost in unison.
"I'm still a little unpracticed, but I can just about play the whole piece now. Given a few more days, I should be able to play it better. Right now, as long as I don't encounter a martial artist with a physique like Xu Taiping's, I'm confident I can take on any other cultivator."
Ji Ye nodded as he spoke.
"Good, good, good!"
Mu Yun slapped the table in excitement, making