The words were another sharp slap across Li Shi Yu's face.
He hung his head even lower, his face so red it looked as if it might start bleeding.
Just then, the Main Peak Steward stepped onto the Cyan Qilin Platform. His gaze swept over the crowd below as he announced loudly, "First match: Yuwen Mingjue of Yunxi Peak is victorious!"
As his voice fell, applause erupted around the Cyan Qilin Platform, punctuated by the cheers of the Yunxi Peak disciples.
Hearing this, Yuwen Mingjue turned and walked off the platform.
One after another, matches unfolded on the Cyan Qilin Platform.
The disciples on the platform were all elites among the Inner Sect Disciples who had reached the Inner Strength level. They typically trained in solitude on their respective peaks, so this was a rare opportunity for them to compete.
