And so, the day came. Star day five. Loud horns were blown, and many people of importance sat round in an arena.
The arena, nestled within the imperial palace, was a grand rectangular courtyard, known as the 'Dragon's Pit'. Surrounded with towering walls adorned with elaborate carvings of dragons, phoenixes and other mythical creatures, the arena exuded an aura of majesty and foreboding.
Its center featured a large raised platform made of polished stones where the warriors would engage in combat.
In the Pavilion of the Golden Phoenix sat Emperor Zhou and his wife Empress Jade. The pavilion was a majestic elevated platform located at the north end of the arena, offering an unobstructed view of the courtyard.
"Are you sure about this?" Mei mei asked the second time after exchanging looks with her clone who held a hair brush and a traditional comb.
