"Bai Xiao, the strongest!"
"If you win today, you’ll be my idol, Zhang Sanfeng!"
"Horizontal Training is the strongest!"
"Let everyone in the Federation see, who is the true king of Horizontal Training!"
The sounds of support merged into a loud, chaotic clamor.
However, Bai Xiao could feel their confidence in his strength.
Even though the opponent was Candle Sect, some still believed Bai Xiao could claim victory in this final match! This validation undoubtedly stirred his heart.
8:30 AM, World Martial Arts Arena, Martial Arts Arena.
Many factions had gathered in their respective positions, and a dense crowd soon appeared around the area, buzzing with endless chatter. The Observation Tower seats on both sides, which usually had some empty spaces, were today fully occupied by all the Sect Leaders, even with some additional unfamiliar figures.
Those figures looked like ordinary old men from the outside.
Yet, they were surrounded by a group of Faction Leaders.
Evidently, they were not ordinary people but significant figures. Their strength had reached an unfathomable and terrifying level, returning to a simple form that outsiders couldn’t detect.
"Finally, this day has come..."
"The national Dark World Fighting Competition gets more exciting as it progresses. Yesterday was already exhilarating, and I wonder if today will leave everyone fulfilled! Fierce Fist Bai Xiao versus Wu Ming from Candle Sect, I’m looking forward to it!"
"It’s 8:50, why hasn’t it started yet?"
"Come on, I want to see a fierce brawl and rivers of blood!!!"
The chatter grew increasingly intense, and the entire Martial Arts Arena was like a boiling pot, with the atmosphere reaching its peak fervor.
Someone shouted, "Start the fight!"
This shout completely ignited the powder keg, and the whole arena exploded.
The deafening roar made one’s bones tremble and heart pound wildly.
People stood up continuously, waving their arms and shouting at the top of their lungs.
Finally, at precisely 9 AM.
An old man dressed in simple black clothes leaped gently from a distance, cutting a graceful arc through the air, landing straight in the center of the arena.
"Who is he? I’ve never seen him before."
"He’s the Vice President of the Martial Arts Association Headquarters, Long Ze!"
"I didn’t expect the final match to be presided over by him."
Numerous voices rose, and all eyes turned towards the arena.
The old man in black scanned the surroundings and slightly raised his Qi. With a voice like a great bell or an iron bell, he quelled the entire Martial Arts Arena, plunging everyone into silence.
Only a powerful voice could be heard in their ears.
"The national Dark World Fighting Competition, fifth round, final match!"
"Now, officially begins!"
"May I invite the referee to announce the match lineup!"
Suddenly, another referee, unfamiliar to everyone, appeared.
His Qi was imposing, as he loudly declared.
"The competitors in the final match are..."
"Wu Ming from Candle Sect, Fierce Fist Bai Xiao!!!"
Immediately, from all directions, gazes quickly converged. Everyone held their breath, watching the two tall figures rise slowly.
One wore a platinum martial arts uniform, with powerful talons of a bird of prey on his shoulders, exuding an indescribable elegance and dominance. He strode confidently onto the arena.
The other was wrapped in an ancient battle robe, his eyes covered with silk, exuding a calm and mysterious aura. With just the tip of his toe, he appeared on the arena.
On the Solid Rock Arena.
The two figures stood at a distance, facing each other, embodying peak Qi.