On the third-to-last day of the Preliminary Tournament, the match between Shrek Academy and Thunder Academy arrived as scheduled.
Inside the quiet Rest Room, faint sunlight spilled through the window onto Xiao Yan's face as he cultivated cross-legged. His eyes were closed, his breathing long and steady.
As his meditation continued, fine strands of energy from the surrounding world flowed endlessly into his body with each breath. After refining them with his heavenly flames, he exhaled a breath of turbid air.
"Hey, Xiao Yan, today's match between Shrek Academy and Thunder Academy is about to begin. Want to watch?" While Xiao Yan was cultivating, a hand suddenly patted his shoulder, and a familiar voice sounded beside his ear.
Turning his head in puzzlement, Xiao Yan looked at Yu Tianheng behind him. Seeing his solemn expression, he could not help smiling. "What is it? You seem pretty interested in this match."
"Thunder Academy's captain, Yu Tianxin, is also a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. He's my older cousin, and one of the strongest contenders to become our clan's heir." Yu Tianheng plopped down beside Xiao Yan, patted his shoulder, and spoke quietly.
"To catch up with me and make the clan pay more attention to him, he's put even more effort into cultivation than I have. He's always wanted to defeat me at the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, all to prove to the clan that he's the best choice for heir."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan slowly stood and smiled. "In that case, I'll go watch with you. Let's see how strong this cousin of yours is."
With that, Xiao Yan turned and walked toward the door. Yu Tianheng immediately followed him.
They left the Rest Room and reached the spectator stands. The entire Great Soul Arena