Huo Yuhao stepped down. After the competition platform had been cleaned once more, Ye Yulin announced, "Second place and seventh place, take the stage."
This match was also over swiftly. Number Eighty-Eight defeated the Blue-Dressed Girl at remarkable speed and advanced as well.
Everyone on the Xishui Alliance's side felt reassured now. Huo Yuhao and Number Eighty-Eight had both advanced, barely giving their opponents a chance during their fights. They already held half the top four spots. The situation was looking excellent indeed.
The third match pitted the Ordinary Alliance's Yellow-Dressed Girl against the Aodu Chamber of Commerce's sole remaining soul engineer.
Neither side was willing to relinquish this opportunity, and the contest was fierce. In the end, the Yellow-Dressed Girl defeated her opponent with a longsword melee soul tool, winning by a fairly clear margin and advancing.
The final match of the quarterfinals naturally pitted Huang Zheng, competing as Number Ninety-Six, against the Ordinary Alliance's Red-Dressed Girl.
Huang Zheng, who normally appeared so composed, revealed his ruthless side this time. The claw-shaped soul tool on his hand was equally effective at close and long range.
Resolute in mind, he was likewise unmoved by his opponent's beauty. In the end, he brutally severed one of her arms, forcing her to concede and securing his place in the next round.
The final four were thus Huo Yuhao, Number Eighty-Eight, the Yellow-Dressed Girl, Ye Guyi, and Huang Zheng.
However, in the subsequent draw, Huo Yuhao and Number Eighty-Eight actually drew each other and were scheduled to face off in the semifinals.
"I forfeit this match!"
To everyone's surprise, Number Eighty-Eight directly relinquished the chance to advance to the finals. Huo Yuhao won without a fight and entered the finals.
Nangong Wan was delighted by Number Eighty-Eight's withdrawal. This would allow Huo Yuhao