The tournament progressed with fierce intensity, and by the time the dust settled on the following day, the number of fighters had dwindled to just sixteen. The thinning crowd was proof of the relentless competition, and the atmosphere had only grown more charged. Among those who remained, the sects' rivalry now loomed even larger, shaping not only the mood of the crowd but also the fighters' determination.
The Silver Flame Sect had emerged as a dominant force, their numbers whittled down to seven disciples—a show of strength and discipline that filled their members with renewed pride. The Cloud Heavens Sect, on the other hand, had seen two of their disciples eliminated, including Kara Avren, their 'Glacial Bloom,' who had been humiliated by Lucavion.
