Li Shen's sixth match pushed him harder. His opponent unleashed a reckless technique, forcing Li Shen to react instinctively.
For a brief moment, jade light burst from his chest.
The air froze.
A pressure descended from the sky like a falling mountain.
A woman appeared above the arena, robes black as midnight, hair flowing like smoke. Her eyes burned with cold intelligence.
Elder Yue.
Every elder immediately bowed.
She descended slowly, gaze fixed on Li Shen.
"So," she said, "you are the source of the disturbance."
Li Shen knelt instinctively, sweat dripping down his spine.
"I will take him as my disciple," Elder Yue declared.
Shock rippled through the crowd.
"No objections," she added softly.
There were none.
As she turned away, she spoke quietly, meant only for Li Shen.
"Power like yours either reshapes the world… or gets erased by it. Decide quickly."