173: The personal battle begins!

The spatial array shimmered at the center of the training ground.

Immediately after, Lin Xiaobai and the others were teleported back.

As soon as they arrived, a deafening roar of cheers erupted like a mountain tsunami.

It was like a cheer welcoming their return.

The audience was indeed surprised.

They hadn't expected that the Reincarnation Holy Land, which everyone had favored.

Would only manage to get fourth place this time.

And that first and second place would actually be swept by the Lin Family, a Family nobody had ever heard of?

"I have to say, this competition was truly full of drama."

"Although there were many coincidences involved, being able to take the top two spots is enough to prove the strength of this Family!"

"They might just be an unexpected dark horse."

The commentator, Liu Xiu, remarked with emotion.

He then looked to his side: "What do you think, Saint Lord Wang?"

Wang Xiaogang, Holy Lord of Reincarnation Holy Land's old Face was extremely grim.

What did he think?

They had already gotten fourth place, and he was still asking him what he thought?

However, with so many spectators watching, the Reincarnation Holy Land's Face still needed to be saved.

Adjusting his emotions, Wang Xiaogang, Holy Lord of Reincarnation Holy Land spoke: "Indeed, Liu Xiu is right, being able to take first and second place does show some strength."

"But I want to say, victories achieved through opportunism won't last long."

He looked pointedly in the direction of the Lin Family: "Only absolute strength is the most important."

His words, full of gunpowder, instantly ignited the audience.

The cheers rose higher and higher, lasting for a long time.

Those provocative words reached the Lin Family's viewing platform.

Making Lin Tianxia very unhappy: "Damn it, is being a three-time champion so great?"

"Look at him, his tail is practically sticking up into the sky."

"Getting fourth place and still being so arrogant?"

In response, Lin Mo didn't even bother to lift his eyelids: "Normal, a person's perception isn't that easy to change."

"People like this will quiet down after being stepped on a few more times."

Lin Tianxia chuckled upon hearing this: "That's true."

...

At the center of the venue, Lin Gezhu and Lin Xiaobai left, chatting and laughing.

They completely ignored Ma Junhong, who was staring intently at them from where he stood.

Feeling the injuries on his body, Ma Junhong's Face was somewhat contorted.

When the explosion occurred, he was the closest person to Lin Xiaobai, and therefore, his injuries were the most severe.

Although, with his recovery ability, he would be back to normal by tomorrow.

But this pain was something he couldn't forget.

He stared fiercely at Lin Xiaobai's disappearing back until he was out of sight.

Only then did he turn around and return to the Reincarnation Holy Land's lounge.

Upon returning, he saw Huang San's somewhat gloomy gaze fixed on him.

Ma Junhong knew this was because he hadn't won first place, which had made the latter uncomfortable.

Ma Junhong felt a bit wronged: "I..."

"Alright." Huang San shook his head.

Considering the harmony of the team, he didn't say anything.

But he still held dissatisfaction towards Ma Junhong internally.

That guy Lin Xiaobai was too dramatic, so he wouldn't say anything about that.

Lin Gezhu was also baffling.

He didn't want to dwell on any of that; the key was that Ma Junhong couldn't even beat that woman from the Taichu Holy Land and came back with a fourth place.

Not even in the top three, this result was simply an insult to the title of three-time champion.

Huang San's Face was gloomy, and the atmosphere in the entire lounge became somewhat heavy.

Xiao Jiu looked at Ma Junhong, feeling a little sympathetic.

She still spoke up to comfort him: "It's okay, just try harder next time. Are your injuries alright?"

Ma Junhong looked up and shook his head gently: "It's fine."

"That's good..." Xiao Jiu nodded.

Then she turned her gaze towards the training ground.

The game portion was over, so now it was time for the main event.

In this event, they still had a chance to salvage things; as long as they won, they would get ten points.

Ideally, they could Face the Lin Family, either one.

As long as they won, they would at least be in the top three.

This was assuming the Taichu Holy Land and the remaining Lin Family also won.

If they also lost, then today's competition would see the Reincarnation Holy Land take first place.

But if they didn't get to Face the Lin Family, then everything would depend on hoping that all three teams ranked ahead of them lost in order to possibly get first place today.

Xiao Jiu felt very uneasy.

And just at this moment.

Liu Xiu at the commentator's desk also received today's match list.

He then announced loudly: "The game portion has officially concluded, and what will follow next is the individual battle."

"I have received the specific list here, so I will now announce the specific participants for the five battles that will take place today."

Cheers erupted.

In the Eastern Sky Dynasty's lounge, the Eastern Sky Battle Emperor's eyes gleamed.

His expression was excited.

It's here! The individual battle is finally here.

His chance for revenge has finally arrived.

The Tai Xu Lin Family...

Don't they love using numbers to overwhelm?

Love playing dirty tricks?

Sorry, here, on this 1v1 battlefield for true men, that's useless!

"I will make you pay, Tai Xu Lin Family!!"

He stared directly across the training ground, towards the Tai Xu Lin Family's lounge.

For the first time, the Eastern Sky Battle Emperor's fighting spirit burned wildly.

His fists... were already itching for a fight!

Just like the Eastern Sky Dynasty, the Reincarnation Holy Land was also eager to battle the Lin Family.

In order to win first place, even if it was just first place on the first day, they had to get it.

This was a symbol of dominance; they were the three-time champions, the king's army that had just emerged from cultivation within the Secret Realm.

Only first place was worthy of them.

And only first place was their goal.

At this moment, looking at the list in his hand, Liu Xiu shouted loudly.

"This is truly surprising, the first match is already so exciting! As the absolute champion of the previous session, this year's Martial Arts Assembly should rightfully be kicked off by them!"

"First match, Reincarnation Holy Land, Ma Junhong, against... Tianyu Lin Family, Lin Yi!"

In the direction of the Reincarnation Holy Land, Xiao Jiu and Huang San were first delighted.

They really did get to Face the Lin Family.

But, immediately after, their brows furrowed tightly.

They both looked at Ma Junhong, and Huang San asked doubtfully: "Are your injuries... problematic?"

Ma Junhong stood up from behind, gritting his teeth tightly, his Face stern.

He said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, it's just dealing with a Lin Yi I've never even heard of, no problem!"

"That's good." Huang San nodded in satisfaction: "This time, don't disappoint us."

...

Above the Lin Family's viewing platform.

Lin Lanxin instantly became excited: "Lin Yi! Kicking off with Lin Yi?"

"This match is completely stable then." Lin Tianxia also had absolute confidence in Lin Yi.

If you were to ask who was the strongest in this pair from the Tianyu Lin Family?

Without a doubt, it was Lin Yi.

Of course, this was not counting the situation where Lin Yan had someone else fight for him.

In terms of regular strength, Lin Yi was undeniably strong; Dual Pupils technique plus Qilin Steps, crushing opponents was no difficulty.

Next, Liu Xiu announced a few more match pairings.

Until the very last and most anticipated group.

A smile couldn't help but appear on his Face.

"This group is extraordinary. In today's matches, none of the captains from the familiar old powerhouse teams have taken the stage, but this final group is completely different; both sides are the captains of their respective teams."

"It can be said to be an absolutely spectacular showdown."

"That is... the Eastern Sky Dynasty, with the potential to contend for first place, the Eastern Sky Battle Emperor! Against..."

"The first place in this preliminary round, and first place in the game event, the Tai Xu Lin Family, Lin Hao!"