"Thank you for what you did, Belle.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be eligible for Martial Arts Tournament and you know that very well."
Austin thanked the girl with his all his heart, as he turned to Belle.
'According to that eunuch, only young cultivators of the Solamnia Kingdom or those recommended by this kingdom's sects or families can be parts of this prestigious tournament, ' he thought to himself.
"Don't be so formal with me. If it weren't for you, I would not be standing alive here today! I owe you a big favor,"
Belle replied, showing her gratitude with the most beautiful smile.
"The participants in the top thirty can join the six top sects in our kingdom.
Those in the top fifteen have the chance to become the disciples of the first-class sects in the East Mainland.
The top three winners will have the privilege to join the three holy lands if they manage to impress the people on behalf of the three holy lands.
And the participant who wins the first place will be rewarded with a great number of cultivation resources including crystal, pills, magic treasures and martial arts skills," announced the eunuch who was floating in the sky above.
His loud voice boomed in every inch of the square.
Upon hearing the prospects of the winner, every young contestant became pumped up and were thrilled for the tournament to start.
After all, the top three winners got the chance to join the three holy lands which was a big achievement.
Most young cultivators in the East Mainland dreamt right from childhood of becoming a disciple of the holy land.
"Well, let's do this.
The tournament commenced finally.
Each participant will get a jade slip, and all you need to do is to follow the instructions given on it."
When the eunuch was finally done giving directions, he rolled his sleeves.
Out of the blue, beams of white light flew out from his sleeves.
"Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!"
The white light ran in all directions immediately.
Each ray of light was a
r that his Ancient Dragon Sword.
The Ancient Dragon Sword was a low-grade primeval magic treasure.
Belle's opponent was a man who had reached the premium stage of Primal Holy Realm.
Belle was at the preliminary stage of Holy Realm. Her cultivation base was higher than her opponent's. Each time she waved her whip at her opponent, the whip shadows which contained the enormous vital energy would fill the whole battle ring.
Hence, it was clear as day that Belle was going to win.
Belle forced the young man at the premium stage of Primal Holy Realm to retreat to the edge of the battle ring using just three to four moves. It looked like she gave absolutely no effort.
Knowing that he stood no chance of defeating Belle, he surrendered with much reluctance and gave up.
Belle returned to her seat in the resting area after winning the first round. It did not seem like she went through so much.
"You're so cool!"
Austin praised.
"Don't flatter me unnecessarily. That was just the first round. It had to be easy,"
Belle responded with the sweetest smile.
Some Participants were still engaged in tense fights in other rings.
"What's going on?"
Belle's eyes opened wide, as they fell on one of the battle rings.
The beaming smile disappeared from her face in an instant. Shock and anger reflected on her face.