The next day, the Preliminary Tournament's Second Round began.
After taking his seat, Ning Bei glanced at Salas beside Xue Ye. Salas clearly sensed his gaze and tensed up all over before quickly returning to normal, pretending not to notice Ning Bei watching him.
With a soft chuckle, Ning Bei had no interest in causing him trouble and turned his attention to the Arena.
This time, the Royal Fight Second Team's opponent was Skywater Academy, a team made up entirely of girls.
Ning Bei knew that this team was undoubtedly among the strongest in this Preliminary Tournament, consisting of three Soul Ancestors and four high-level Soul Elders.
Their captain and vice-captain even possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, making them an excellent touchstone for the little ones.
The match against Skywater Academy was scheduled for the fourth bout. After boredly watching three childish battles, it was finally their main team's turn.
Ning Bei immediately perked up and turned his gaze toward the contestant tunnel as the host gave his introduction.
Perhaps Ning Bei had misheard, but as he watched the contestants enter with rapt attention, he heard a faint snort from Little Angel beside him.
Ning Bei glanced at her, feeling rather puzzled. Had he offended her?
When the contestants took the stage, Skywater Academy's uniform long legs immediately made Ning Bei understand. The petty Qian Renxue had fallen into the vinegar jar again. Still, he could not blame her for it—after all, he had once teased her with Skywater Academy back in the Extreme North.
Amused, he swept a glance over Little Angel, who was staring seriously at the Arena while keeping him firmly locked in the corner of her eye. Ning Bei deliberately craned his neck exaggeratedly to look toward the stage.
Sure enough, a burst of grating