The comments said I was deeply affectionate, I just added points by using an alternate account.

The next day.

The brief rest ended, but the oppressive atmosphere in the arena only intensified.

The thirty-two who emerged from the elite have all proven themselves with their strength, and every match to come will be a true clash of titans.

On the platform, An Changsong reappeared, looking down at the young faces below, their fighting spirit undiminished, his voice steady and powerful.

Congratulations everyone, you have successfully advanced to the top 32.

"Now, let's begin the draw for the Round of 16 matchups."

As soon as he finished speaking, the huge holographic screen behind him shone brightly, and the portraits of the thirty-two contestants transformed back into a stream of light, scrolling rapidly.

"Just like the first round, the draw for this round will be completely random, and players from the same academy will not be matched together."

The light on the screen began to slow down, and the first pairing list slowly appeared.

"Match 1: Kamiya Academy, Ken Takahashi vs. Zero Academy, Ross."

On the Zero Academy side, Ross looked relaxed, it seemed he had really good luck with this draw.

The atmosphere in the rest area of ​​Huaqing College is relaxed.

Chen Guan leaned back in his chair, bored, his fingers tapping unconsciously on his knees, his mind chatting with the restless Bal.

"Heh heh, kid, this generation of young people is quite interesting. That guy who plays with atoms would be considered a decent sorcerer even in ancient times."

Baal's voice rang out.

"The restrictions are too great."

Chen Guan responded calmly in his mind.

As for why Baal bravely came out to start chatting, according to Baal himself, it was because he dispersed a group of his clones, thus strengthening the current Baal branch.

Therefore, the enhanced Baal is confident that he can sneak out and chat with a group of powerful figures without their knowledge.

What kind of evil intentions could a chatty demon possibly have?

"Tsk, your taste is getting more and more discerning."

Bal was clearly unaware of Chen Guan's inner turmoil and continued talking to himself.

Several matchups took place in succession, and the atmosphere in the arena gradually froze.

Bai Huanran was scheduled for the second match, where his opponent was a poison expert from the Shen Gu Academy. Luck was on his side again, as he was matched against a relatively weak opponent.

The light shifted once more.

Everyone's eyes were involuntarily drawn to the screen.

A portrait slowly freezes in the frame; it is An Changqing from Huaqing College.

His opponent was a powerful fighter from Taipei Academy.

"Go, Senior Changqing!"

Shan Heng shouted nervously.

An Changqing turned back and smiled gently at him, nodding. His composure and confidence had already secured victory.

Su Yuehe's opponent soon appeared: a psychic ability user from Taipei Academy.

For her, as long as it's not a pure physical rule that crushes her, any mental system is like showing off one's skills in front of an expert.

Except for a certain messy department.

[It seems like Huaqing University has a good draw; An Shen and Xiao Su's opponents aren't top-tier.]

Don't jinx it; Captain Qin Wu just messed up, didn't he?

That's different; Qin may have lost, but he still deserves respect.

[Hurry, hurry, it's Coffin Bro's turn! I want to see which unlucky guy will be drawn.]

The comments section was buzzing with excitement. In the center of the arena, the flashing lights on the giant screen finally slowed to their absolute limit, and everyone held their breath.

Everyone knows that the remaining list consists of tough nuts to crack.

Huaqing College, Chen Guan.

Kamiya Academy, Hiiragi Qingbai.

When these two names appeared, countless gazes began to dart back and forth between the two individuals.

One is the uncrowned king who overwhelmingly crushes and shatters the Dao heart of a genius swordsman.

The other is the chief Onmyoji, who is being desperately protected by Kamiya Academy.

These two are currently the most impactful performers in the individual competition.

Two fourth-tier reserve players met ahead of schedule.

In the rest area of ​​Kamiya Academy, Hiiragi Seihaku was leaning back in his chair, eyes closed, seemingly expressionless, but his slightly trembling eyelashes betrayed the turmoil in his heart.

He could feel the gazes focused on him, and he knew the expectations behind those gazes.

He opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping across half the arena, landing directly on Chen Guan, who was leaning back in his chair, seemingly indifferent to everything around him.

come on.

Let everyone see who is the strongest.

In the rest area of ​​Huaqing Academy, An Changqing stopped maintaining his longsword. He looked up at the match list on the big screen, and for the first time, his usually gentle face showed a solemn expression.

"Hiiragi Seihachi's shikigami is very strong."

He spoke softly, "Chen Guan, you must be careful. His methods go far beyond this. Any summoning system has more than just one or two shikigami. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I see."

The coffin and the green cypress tree faced each other from afar, sparks flying.

The moment those two names appeared side-by-side on the screen, the tense atmosphere in the entire ring track, created by the draw, was instantly agitated by a red-hot iron, boiling over before falling into an eerie silence.

In the audience, everyone subconsciously held their breath.

Huaqing College, Chen Guan.

Kamiya Academy, Hiiragi Qingbai.

No explanation or embellishment is needed; the two names alone represent the most outstanding fighting force, the most brutal domination, and the most mysterious force that defies common sense in this year's Four Schools League individual competition.

One is a terrifying scythe-wielding man who shattered the Dao heart of the genius swordsman from Taipei Academy.

The other is the chief Onmyoji who, single-handedly, used dazzling artistry to manipulate the muscle thugs of Zero Academy, ultimately summoning demons and gods to secure victory.

On the podium, An Changsong's gaze swept over the two figures facing each other from a distance. Even he had to admit that this duel had come too soon.

This was supposed to be the script for the final.

"bring it on."

In the rest area of ​​Kamiya Academy, Hiiragi Seihachi stood up from his chair.

Ignoring the tense instructions from his teammates behind him, he meticulously smoothed out the non-existent wrinkles on his hunting robe. His posture was not like that of someone heading to a death battle, but rather like someone stepping onto a grand stage under the spotlight.

He walked step by step to the center of the venue, each step unhurried, and a gentle smile returned to his handsome face.

Only in those eyes that looked at Chen Guan did a burning fighting spirit and hatred so pure it was almost tangible.

He would personally repay Chen Guan for the humiliation of the team competition, tenfold, a hundredfold.

At Huaqing Academy, An Changqing watched as Chen Guan stood up and nodded heavily: "Go, I believe in you."

Chen Guan's reaction was as always. He gestured to An Changqing and Su Yuehe, and then carried his huge coffin toward the arena.

The two stood in the center of the field, twenty meters apart.

A refined and elegant young nobleman, like someone about to compose poetry and paint.

A man of few words, like a funeral attendant who has just come from a cemetery.

Two completely different temperaments collided in the center of the arena, and the invisible pressure made the air feel heavy.