Before long, the judge arrived.
It was the same white-haired old man. He walked to the front of the Battle Platform, his gaze slowly sweeping over everyone present, and announced:
"For the third round, the twenty Battle Platforms will be reduced to ten. Today's competition rules are the same as the previous two days: winners advance, losers are eliminated."
He took a scroll from his sleeve, unfurled it, and read out two names:
"First match: Bai Yan of Celestial Essence County versus Meng Han of Golden Scale County."
From the crowd, a figure in moon-white robes stepped out in response. It was Bai Yan.
He ascended the Battle Platform with a calm, unhurried pace.
From the opposite side, a young man dressed in dark gold martial attire also strode onto the platform.
The man was powerfully built with rugged features. He held a heavy Profound Iron Heavy Sword, its blade glinting with a cold light in the morning sun.
