As the thunderous applause filled the stadium, Azmodeus and Anna stepped onto the arena floor, their eyes scanning the formidable pair before them. The tall warrior with the massive hammer flexed his muscles, while his partner, a lithe woman with twin daggers, eyed them with the cunning focus of a predator. The atmosphere was electric, and the crowd leaned forward, eager for the clash that was about to unfold.
High above the arena, in the prestigious VIP stands, a refined beauty watched the scene with an icy detachment. Her gaze, sharp and calculating, swept over the participants below, lingering briefly on Azmodeus and Anna before moving to the rest of the arena. This was Lady Ming Chao, younger sister of the eldest sect disciple of the Eternal Jade Sect, and also the overseer of the tournament and stand-in head of the Eternal Jade Academy. Draped in elegant robes that reflected the colors of the academy, she sat with an air of cool authority, her expression unreadable.
