A thunderous explosion echoed through the air. As the dust and runes faded away, the martial stage came into view.0

At each end of the martial stage, there were spectator stands filled with dozens of disciples. Disciples from the Painting Sect sat on one side, while those from the Calligraphy Sect, including Li Chenggang, sat on the other.0

Each side sent dozens of disciples, but only five matches were scheduled. The fighters weren’t chosen in advance, so they could be switched depending on how things went.0

At this moment, two battered figures lay on the martial stage. They tried to get up,...0