In the end, with powerful support from the three-headed Haoyue, Long Haochen defeated Feng Li by an overwhelming margin and advanced to the quarterfinals.
The third match followed: Sheng Cai'er against Wang Yuanyuan.
"Cai'er, it's your turn." Long Haochen looked at Sheng Cai'er worriedly, reluctant to let go of her hand.
"Don't worry. I'll be fine," Sheng Cai'er said softly, then walked into the Trial Arena with her Green Bamboo Staff.
Long Haochen had wanted to escort Sheng Cai'er into the Trial Arena, but she politely declined.
Soon, the match began.
Wang Yuanyuan looked at the frail blind assassin before her, puzzled. Could a contestant like this really make it into the Top Sixteen?
It wasn't just Wang Yuanyuan. The other contestants who knew little about Sheng Cai'er were also full of doubts.
Still, she didn't underestimate Sheng Cai'er. None of the contestants who had reached the Top Sixteen were weak.
With her sightless eyes and a black veil covering her face, Sheng Cai'er slowly approached Wang Yuanyuan, step by step.
Below the arena, Long Haochen clenched his fists, his heart tight with anxiety. He wished he could rush up there and fight in Sheng Cai'er's place.
"My silly little brother, don't worry. Cai'er is very strong. She'll be fine," Li Xin reassured him with a smile.
"Mm." Long Haochen answered, but he hadn't actually heard a word Li Xin said. His anxiety hadn't eased in the slightest.
As far as he was concerned, Sheng Cai'er couldn't see. She even needed him to guide her back to the hotel. How could she fight like that?
Long Haochen had already made up his mind. If Sheng Cai'er was injured, he would rush into the Trial Arena and heal her immediately, even if it meant breaking the rules. He had even quietly