The third round of the preliminary competition was exceptionally intense. Apart from the four top experts, almost every disciple who stepped onto the stage gave their all.
At this stage, if they didn't go all out, there would be no hope for them.
When Baili Hongzhuang noticed that Tan Lehuan's opponent was the second strongest expert from the Azure Dragon Hall, she knew that Tan Lehuan was bound to lose.
And indeed, just as Baili Hongzhuang had anticipated, Tan Lehuan was forced to retreat from the martial arts stage without even having the chance to display her full strength.
With a face full of disappointment, Tan Lehuan walked down from the martial arts stage.
She had already expected to lose in this match, but she didn't expect to lose so miserably.
Feeling Baili Hongzhuang's gaze on her, Tan Lehuan coldly said, "Don't get too cocky. Yan Yuhuan is also very powerful. You'll probably lose even worse than me."
"Then you're probably going to be disappointed," Baili Hongzhuang shrugged, still looking indifferent.
"Hmph!"
Tan Lehuan pouted and sat down on the side. Originally, she didn't want to stay here after such a humiliating defeat, but seeing Baili Hongzhuang's arrogance, she wanted to see how Baili Hongzhuang would lose later!
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"The fifth match, Vermilion Bird Hall's Baili Hongzhuang against Black Tortoise Hall's Yan Yuhuan!"
As Baili Hongzhuang and Yan Yuhuan's names were announced, there was a stir in the stands.
"Baili Hongzhuang's luck is not good today. She actually encountered Yan Yuhuan. She's bound to lose."
"Yan Yuhuan's temper is similar to Yan Bin's. No one wants to provoke him on a regular day, and this guy doesn't have a shred of mercy or pity for women."
"Baili Hongzhuang is already a genius for making it to the third round of the competition. Don't forget, she's just a newly promoted disciple!"
On the martial arts stage, Baili Hongzhuang listened to the whispers from the audience, gaining some understanding of Yan Yuhuan.
It seemed that Yan Yuhuan's strength was truly formidable, which was why so many disciples had high expectations for him.
When Baili Hongzhuang saw Yan Yuhuan, she couldn't help but sigh in her heart. This guy's name and appearance were completely mismatched!
Just hearing Yan Yuhuan's name made one think of a handsome and refined man, but the man in front of her was clearly a burly and muscular man!
Just by looking at his robust figure, one could tell how strong Yan Yuhuan's muscles were.
This rugged man having such an elegant name created a sense of disharmony.
In fact, it wasn't just Baili Hongzhuang who felt this way. All the disciples of Tiangang Sect felt the same!
"The match begins!"
With the command of the elder referee, Baili Hongzhuang and Yan Yuhuan immediately entered a confrontational state.
"Baili Junior Sister, I've always admired you. As a genius alchemist who restored the honor of Tiangang Sect and has come this far in cultivation, you are truly a remarkable woman.
I don't want to hurt you. How about you just withdraw from this match?
I'm a bit rough, and once I start, I can't tell what's light and what's heavy."
Scratching his head, Yan Yuhuan looked a bit embarrassed.
He had a habit of not recognizing his loved ones when he got into a fight.
He really respected Baili Hongzhuang and didn't want to harm her.
Hearing Yan Yuhuan's words, Baili Hongzhuang couldn't help but pause. Such straightforward words matched with Yan Yuhuan's honest and simple appearance, making it hard for people not to believe him.