Over a dozen minutes later, the Xishui Alliance's luxurious carriage came to a stop. They had arrived at the western suburbs, five li outside Mingdu.
Everyone climbed out of the carriage. The moment they reached the ground, Huo Yutong's Spiritual Detection Sharing unfolded in Tang Wulin's mind.
The venue in the western suburbs was far from shabby. The forces of the three major underground forces surrounded the entire ten-thousand-square-meter area, while people from the three factions guarded the roads in the distance, preventing ordinary pedestrians from approaching.
Inside, tiered spectator stands had already been set up in rings, rising step by step. These stands were likewise divided into three sections, filled with gamblers who had placed their bets on the three major factions. Within these tiered stands was another circular ring of seating, closest to the Core Zone.
What was most surprising was the competition venue itself.
In Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong's eyes, the circular competition stage was practically a replica of the one used in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. It was over a hundred meters in diameter, and it seemed to be equipped with a Soul Guided Shield as well.
Three Rest Areas had also been set up around the competition stage, each in a different direction. If connected by straight lines, they would form an equilateral triangle.
Tang Wulin and the others were led into the Xishui Alliance's rest area and took their seats.
The atmosphere was somewhat noisy. Before the competition began, no one had come out to warm up the crowd. Those seated in the audience stands and guest seats were chatting among themselves. Under the illumination of bright Soul Guiding Lamps suspended high in the air, the venue was well lit.
Tang Wulin heard the Third Elder whisper to Zhong