On the tournament stage.
Steward Xue unfurled the list in his hand. His gaze swept over the crowd below before he gathered his Inner Qi and announced in a booming voice, "The Fushan Grand Tournament, sixth round, first match: Chu Yunhai of Celestial Derivation Peak versus Cui Yuan of Zhenyue Peak!"
As his voice fell, two figures leaped onto the stage, one after the other.
Chu Yunhai was dressed in a blue robe, his figure as straight and tall as a pine tree. He walked with an unhurried grace, a faint smile on his face. He showed no hint of an aggressive edge, yet he carried himself with a profound and unshakable presence.
Cui Yuan, in contrast, wore black martial attire. He had a burly, powerfully built frame, and his steps thudded heavily on the stage, projecting an imposing and robust aura.
Below the stage, Yang Jing's eyes were fixed on its center, his expression growing more solemn.
