The group stood amidst the bustling activity of the ongoing battles, their attention captured by the flurry of combat unfolding before them.
However, their solitude was soon interrupted by a familiar voice that cut through the clamor.
"Brother Adrian! Remember me? It's me, Logan!" The exuberant shout echoed across the arena, drawing the attention of Adrian and his companions.
As Logan approached, his face lit up with genuine joy, his strides brimming with an infectious energy that spoke of his own success in the tournament's initial round.
Nero greeted him warmly, his gaze reflecting a mixture of pride and curiosity as he observed the remarkable transformation that had taken place within his friend.
Indeed, Logan's cultivation had surged to unprecedented heights, reaching the apex of the Golden Core Realm—an achievement that elicited both admiration and astonishment from many.
