Both contestants walked to the center of the ring, offering a slight nod to both the captain serving as the referee and their opponent across from them; this was a ritual of combat, as well as a show of respect for one's adversary.
"Begin!" the referee announced the start, then swiftly exited the combat area.
No sooner had the referee's words been spoken than, in the blink of an eye, both contestants moved simultaneously, with incredible speed, almost too close to call.
After over two months of training, whether in terms of technique or speed, Luo Bing had improved significantly. If Ling Xi was a genius among geniuses, then Luo Bing could also be called a genius.
"Although it's a bit disappointing not to face Ling Xi, you seem quite impressive too!" Elbows locked, the female soldier looked at Luo Bing with a smile that was not a smile, the depth in her eyes clear.
