Worthy Opponents?

"Those two… is that Ulyzen from the Crimson Rust Sect and Kritika from the Moonstone Veil Sect?"

On the northern hemisphere of the New Era Battle Arena, the Starnova Emperor couldn't help but ask.

His question garnered the attention of the three others before one of them, the Karmic Guardian Emperor, proceeded to explain.

"Indeed, both sects are in the Dual Lotus Manor Territory and are at odds with each other. In terms of prowess, they're only below the Dual Lotus Manor. However, the Crimson Rust Sect is an all-male sect, and the Moonstone Veil Sect is an all-female sect, and they each have a heavy bias against each other that I would say that it is rather surprising to see them form a team for this particular endeavor."

"Oh… but this is quite unexpected..."

"Yes, it is..."