The intense battle between Celaine and Lyria still lingered in the air as Aelina declared the outcome.
Excitement buzzed through the stands, the crowd electrified by the raw display of power they'd just seen.
The lineup for the quarterfinals was: Mira, Seraphina, Nova, Rayna, Eden, Everly, Asami, and Celaine.
It wasn't obvious to all, but those with a keener sense kept noticing a pattern; these women shared a connection to one person: Mira.
It wasn't clear if Mira was directly behind their impressive strength, but one thing was sure—their group had an advantage. Was it a secret training regimen, access to rare resources, or superior cultivation secrets? The crowd was left to wonder.
Meanwhile, as medical attendants flocked to Lyria to mend her injuries, Celaine remained motionless for a moment to catch her breath. The energy of her Weapon Endowment – Saber Ruler, soon evaporated, and with it, she sighed and left the arena.
