As soon as Mo Jun read out Zhao Tiangang’s name, the seventh arena was immediately filled with people.

Everyone wanted to see just how powerful the talented disciple of the Taixu Sword Sect, the number one of the younger generation, truly was.

"He’s here, Zhao Tiangang is here."

Suddenly, someone spotted Zhao Tiangang heading towards the seventh arena.

Wherever he passed, the crowded masses instinctively made way for him.

Their gazes towards him were mostly filled with awe and reverence.

This fear wasn’t because of the Taixu Sword Sect, nor was it due to Zhao Tiangang’s current strength.

It was because of the formidable aura surrounding him and the king-like potential he exuded.

Most of the Spirit Gathering Realm experts present were advanced in age!

Breaking through to the Spirit Gathering Realm at over fifty was considered quite young.

Let alone a prodigy like Zhao Tiangang, who had reached the peak of Spirit Gathering in his twenties, just a step away from breaking through.

This was what everyone feared about him.

With a sword in hand, Zhao Tiangang in his blue attire looked quite dignified.

"Remarkable, I wonder which unlucky fellow got to face him." others continued to marvel.

Zhao Tiangang listened to the surrounding chatter without any reaction, his sharp gaze locked on the arena as he headed up.

"Facing Zhao Tiangang is Cang Bao!"

Zhao Tiangang stepped onto the stage, and only then did Mo Jun introduce Zhao Tiangang’s opponent.

"Cang Bao?"

"The mainstay of the Leopard Clan?"

"It must be him!"

"Oh man, what bad luck. Cang Bao is strong, but how did he get so unlucky to face Zhao Tiangang in the first round?"

"Who wouldn’t be, huh! Such rotten luck."

The crowd was initially shocked upon hearing Cang Bao was up against Zhao Tiangang, and then many showed pained expressions.

Cang Bao was very strong, and with a bit of luck, he could definitely enter the Divine Dragon Pool.

But no one expected him to meet Zhao Tiangang in the first round.

The crowd felt regretful.

As Mo Jun’s words fell, a robust figure resembling a Western-mixed leopard, Cang Bao, leapt onto the stage.

Cang Bao’s expression was cold, seemingly devoid of emotion.

Zhao Tiangang showed a slight change in expression upon seeing Cang Bao come up.

Clearly, Zhao Tiangang also didn’t expect to face Cang Bao in the first round.

"Wow, this is going to be a good show. I just focused on that Cang Bao; he’s been cultivating for many years. Not only is his cultivation deep, but he’s also rich in battle experience; it’s going to be a fierce fight." Ao Min, who had lost interest in the arena, suddenly perked up with excitement, seeing the strength of the two on stage.

Chen Yang felt the same.

Sharing the same arena with them, no matter who won, there was a chance he might face them in later rounds.

So it was crucial to gauge their strength beforehand.

"Zhao Tiangang, I didn’t expect us to meet so soon, such bad timing." Cang Bao suddenly spoke coldly after observing Zhao Tiangang for a few seconds on stage.

The crowd below, although not optimistic about Cang Bao,

could tell from his expression that he wasn’t feeling great pressure facing Zhao Tiangang.

This showed Cang Bao’s confidence.

"Indeed, unfortunate, and it’s quite a shame you’ll be eliminated in the first round, damaging your reputation." Zhao Tiangang replied calmly, as if nothing could interest him.

"Heh, don’t speak too soon. I admit you are talented, but I’ve cultivated for many years and fought in the Sky Beast Mountain for even more; today’s outcome is still uncertain." Cang Bao smiled, appearing sly.

"The match begins."

The two had only exchanged a couple of sentences before Mo Jun, high above, announced the match’s start directly.

After announcing the start, Mo Jun’s gaze also remained fixed.

Clearly, he was also intrigued by Zhao Tiangang and Cang Bao’s duel.

Curious to see how formidable this Taixu Sword Sect genius truly was.

"Enough talk, make your move." Zhao Tiangang’s expression turned serious, as a sudden burst of murderous aura emanated from him!

"Hmph, fine!" Cang Bao sneered wickedly and, without being polite, made his move directly.

Cang Bao’s true form was a leopard.

The nature of his race destined him for incredible speed.

Just as the two finished speaking, Cang Bao’s body vanished from its spot!

Rushing towards Zhao Tiangang at great speed.

Simultaneously, during the sprint, Cang Bao’s body began to transform.

His hands turned into his true form’s sharp claws, wrapped in fierce Spiritual Energy, as he charged at Zhao Tiangang.

The claws were blood-red; with one strike, the momentum was terrifying.

"Oh my... no wonder he’s honed in the Sky Beast Mountain... such speed, attacks, and killing intent, it’s just terrifying." The people outside the arena were all taken aback.

The expression on Zhao Tiangang’s face at the center of the arena, however, remained unchanged.

He only made a move when Cang Bao lunged close to him.

With a surge of blue Spiritual Energy from within, gathering in his right hand!

Then, he struck out fiercely forward!

Boom!!

With a loud explosion, Cang Bao reappeared after vanishing, retreating dozens of steps.

"How did he detect Cang Bao?" Immediately, there were exclamations from the crowd below.

"I don’t know. Is this the number one of the Taixu Sword Sect? His strength is terrifying."

Cang Bao’s first strike was just a probe, without using much force.

After the strike missed, he didn’t show any emotional fluctuation, as if he anticipated being intercepted.

"Not living in vain, but now comes the important part, brace yourself." Cang Bao sneered again, pressing his hands on the ground, then suddenly charging out.

Like a leopard pouncing on its prey!

This time, Cang Bao was serious.

Zhao Tiangang’s expression finally showed a slight change.

"Well done." As Zhao Tiangang moved, with a shushing sound, he drew his sword, getting earnest.

Cang Bao, bloodthirsty, had a high attack frequency.

He could almost unleash dozens of attacks per second.

Those with lower realms below the stage couldn’t see how the two were exchanging blows, only catching glimpses of two figures colliding back and forth on the stage.

Stirring up waves of Spiritual Energy.

And the clanging of metal clashing.

"Oh my, how is their combat strength so high? If I went up, I’d probably be killed in one face-off, right?" 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

The exclamations below the stage never ceased as they watched the battle above.

Because they were so fierce.

Not only was the audience in shock, but even Chen Yang frowned.

Whichever of these two came out on top would be a formidable opponent!

Zhao Tiangang’s Sword Qi protected him, his swordsmanship was profound, both offensive and defensive.

Cang Bao was fast as lightning, decisive and ruthless, with every move a killing strike, making him extremely tricky!

They were exceptionally rare powerhouses.

"Chen Yang, can you see clearly? Cang Bao’s speed is too fast; I can only see afterimages." Ao Min stared at the arena seriously, eager to catch every action clearly.

It was too exciting.