The next morning dawned.
The crowd once again gathered at the arena, with every seat filled. There were even more people present than on previous days, all eager to witness the competition of the prodigies upon the stage.
Atop the stone pillar, the Island Master took his seat along with two Elders, silently waiting for the cultivators to enter.
Li Xiaobai looked around, but to his surprise, Long Xue was nowhere to be seen. He wondered why his opponent had not shown up for today's battle.
Suddenly, someone patted him on the shoulder. When he turned around, he saw a woman in a splendid dress holding a paper umbrella standing behind him, her beauty unparalleled, none other than Wu Chengjue.
"Greetings, Senior Wu!"
Li Xiaobai was momentarily startled and then clasped his fists in a formal salute.