The Decision of a Paranoiac

At the Baijian Heights, within the martial arts platform of the Martial Arts Arena, the scene of the Sword Sect Tournament unfolded.

Ao Tian stood at the center of the stage, with ten victorious disciples of the Sword Sect standing behind him: Zhu Youji, Ling Yun, Dugu Ming, Ming Yue, Ao Zheng, Linghu Chong, Jian Buhui, Yan Sanniang, Liu Qin, and Jian Chu.

"After ten rounds of competition, only three of you remain," Ao Tian announced, his gaze resting on the remaining trio. "Among the ten who have advanced, you may choose your opponents for the challenges or opt to withdraw."

The remaining three were:

Xiang Danian from the Heng Mountain Sect

Yi Qing from the Heng Mountain Sect

Chi Bai Cheng from the Tai Mountain Sect

"Starting in sequential order, Xiang Danian, whom do you choose?" Ao Tian inquired.

After hesitating for a moment and glancing at the others, Xiang Danian finally spoke, "I choose Yan Sanniang from the Emei Sect."