The arena was still quivering from the echo of Shi Feng's last scream when the Divine Deva Overseer finally cleared his throat and raised his hand.
Immediately, the formation lines on the arena floor rotated, wiping away the remaining dust. New lines emerged that surged outward, rearranging themselves into eight glowing rings around the central stage.
"The round of thirty-two has concluded, and the top sixteen contestants have been decided! From this point onward, every defeat will mean losing your chance to become a Core Disciple!" the Divine Deva Overseer announced, his voice firm despite the lingering tension.
The crowd leaned forward as glowing characters rose into the air.
"First match: Shi Gaolin versus Mei Lin.
Second match: Shen Jian versus Luo Luo.
Third match: Hu Lili versus Lang Jue.
Fourth match: Wang Feng versus Song Man.
Fifth match: Bai Yegui versus Nong Rong.
Sixth match: Bei Dongshi versus Yun Meng.
Seventh match: Cao Xian versus Meng Hao.
