The Master division bracket progressed with intensity that exceeded even the Expert finals' spectacular conclusion. Warriors who'd spent years reaching that significant threshold demonstrated capabilities that made the crowd's previous excitement seem subdued, techniques and power outputs that transcended what lower ranks could achieve regardless of exceptional skill.
Alvis's first match against Gareth, the Master Peak warrior, drew immediate attention from everyone who'd witnessed his qualifying victory over Master Mid opponent. The weathered man in his forties stepped forward with characteristic calm, his cultivation aura carrying that distinctive focused intensity despite remaining marked as Expert Peak.
