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Chapter 437: The Quarter-Finals Begin
Her figure was hidden beneath an aquah bun atop her head She was so captivating soot to breathe, and she sat in the front where everyone could see right beside the Ter convert
Mo Xiao was respectful and demure, seated quietly with her hands folded in her lap She watched the croith a small, humble smile on her lips The Terminator exuded a stately calh he hardly noticed it at all Those who peered his direction would quickly flinch and avert their gaze A pressure fierce enough to flatten you was felt whenever son, but rather a result of the Ter power His effect on reality was uncomfortable forJun’er in his arms The little one called to her enormous friend happily when she saw him The Terminator reacted with a pleasant smile
“Ah, Jun’er,” he said “Do you think yourto do well today?”
Jun’er’s response ithout hesitation “Of course! Mo to win the whole contest!”
The Terave her a surprised and aht?”
“Nuh-uh,” Jun’er said firht to keep his expression placid, but so Mo Xiao, who had been watching the screen before her, interrupted
“Your Majesty, we’re strea live to more people than even the God-Teahtfully “You’ve done a fine job”
“You’re too kind,” Mo Xiao hurriedly replied “I’ forward to today’s contests These are the best of the next generation Do you have your hopefuls for the semi-finals?”
It was a clever ploy He was unlikely to commit to his choice for champion, but the top four were a possibility Just that instant the cameras went live, and the feed connected to hundreds of millions of viewers All eyes were pointed at theave her a coy smile “Oh, I don’t know Tournaments like these are full of surprises It’s in the nature of Adepts to keep their best tricks close to the vest When you’re coth that deterth of will, resolve, the ability to exploit opportunities… these are what make a champion But more important than all of those is actual battle experience An Adept’s true mettle is proven on the field, when the full breadth of their training cos we know on paper don’tfor details, secrets and strategies”
Mo Xiao nodded her head “Well said,” she replied “I suppose we’ll just have to see what the future holds in store” She didn’t wish to push the Paragon further They would learn hts over the arena dile bea the center of the arena in silver light
“Quarter-finalists, please enter the field”
The audience felt their pulse pounding, their hearts racing Cries of anticipation rippled aured walked in to the light, separated in to groups of four
Titan led the in the cheers from his countrymen Lan Jue walked with hiroup From what he’d heard, the Accountant’s analyses had been spot-on, as always Even the organizers weren’t giving him much of a shot He had tied theer be shared around They would also be the sole focus of the crowd They stood now in the center of the field, beneath their excited gaze, each one different but i Adepts, there was at least one future Paragon Literally anything could happen
“Ladies and gentlehty contestants back to the field Fighters, I speak for all of us here and watching at honificent exhibitions these last few days” Mo Xiao’s sweet, ringing voice called from the stands
The applause shook the entire stadium Cheers erupted from all sides, and some viewers clapped with tears in their eyes for one simple fact; at last there would be live commentary! They wouldn’t have to rely on day-after replays
Mo Xiaoto the Ter you’d like to say to our brave contestants before they begin?”
The Paragon smiled pleasantly down at the sixteen Adepts on the field below His deep voice thud in everyone’s chest “I urge each of you to pour everything you have in to these fights Do not hold back for fear – I will intervene if necessary Now is not the time to hold back”
Mo Xiao’s eyes lit up at the proon Who could ask for more! I’m sure we’ll have some incredible demonstrations of Talent today”