"I pay my respects, Sect Master," Wang Yu said solemnly.
"Not bad. It seems Pure Fire Peak has finally produced a fine disciple this year. That second-tier Limit Spell of yours is quite extraordinary. Used properly, it could pose even a slight threat to the third tier." After looking Wang Yu over, the Sect Master of Green Water Palace offered a few words of praise.
"I wouldn't dare claim such credit. Martial Uncle Sect Master, you flatter me." Wang Yu's heart skipped a beat at those words, and he bowed again as he replied.
"Enough. I trust these old eyes of mine haven't grown dim yet. Junior Brother Yan has indeed taken in a fine disciple this time. The strength you displayed is more than enough to secure a True Disciple Position.
"I hereby announce that Wang Yu of Pure Fire Peak has won this challenge.
"The drawing of challengers for the second round of the tournament finals will now begin." The Sect Master of Green Water Palace smiled as he answered Wang Yu, then rose into the air again and announced loudly to everyone around him.
Cheers rang out from the surrounding stands. Whether the spectators were applauding the spectacular duel or celebrating a successful defeat of a true disciple in the very first challenge was unclear.
The light screen covering the arena swiftly dispersed.
A layer of yellow light swept over the arena's shattered floor, and the damaged sections rapidly restored themselves at a speed visible to the naked eye.
After hearing the Sect Master of Green Water Palace's announcement, Li Shixiong looked rather displeased. Still, he cupped his hands toward Wang Yu from across the arena and said, "Congratulations." Then he shook his sleeve, sending out a sweep of green light that gathered the two halves of