After Ye Tianfan drew his lot and returned to the Taihuo Peak stands, his fellow senior brothers gathered around him.

Third senior brother, Liang Tianqi, spoke, "Junior brother, not bad at all, you're mastering the art of psychological tactics now. Look at how you angered him; he coughed up two mouthfuls of blood."

"Exactly, exactly. Who would've thought you'd defeat that difficult opponent using such a method? You should know he has hundreds of Array combinations, and these Arrays can combine with each other. Even Senior Brother Yun Tian said he was a tough opponent, yet you defeated him so easily," said fifth senior brother Su Tianxing.

"However, even though it was easy for you to win this time, I'm guessing you've made an enemy of Bai Peak's leadership. When he ascends to the top, I suspect he'll target Taihuo Peak even more," analyzed senior brother You Tianjiao. "Moreover, he's not a generous person; in fact, he's quite narrow-minded."

"I didn't say much, just reminded him that no one should be killed or tortured in this tournament. Didn't say anything else," Ye Tianfan said with a very innocent tone.

"Hmph, and so what? The grudge I have with Ping Chu hasn't been resolved yet either, and I haven't seen him targeting Taihuo Peak," Tian Chu Zhenren huffed coldly from his seat.

"Greetings, Master." Ye Tianfan hurriedly saluted Tian Chu Zhenren, having been delayed in his manners by his fellow senior brothers' encircling him.

"Hmm!" Tian Chu Zhenren nodded, "Don't be afraid of his resentment. Remember, the Taichu Sect isn't for him to command. If he dares to target Taihuo Peak, he'll find himself in trouble."

Ye Tianfan nodded upon hearing this.

"Alright then, focus on watching the matches. You were the first to finish, so pay attention to these people in the stands; they could be your opponents tomorrow," Tian Chu Zhenren finished speaking and turned his head back to focus on the matches.

After nodding to his senior brothers, Ye Tianfan also sat down and concentrated on watching, as any of these people might be his opponents the next day.

As Ye Tianfan watched, it seemed true. Across all eight stages, one was vacant, while battles still raged on the remaining seven.

On the first stage, there were two unknown contestants. However, judging by their fighting styles, Ye Tianfan discerned that one was from Taiyi Peak and the other from Taiqi Peak, for one tested poison and the other wielded a Magical Treasure to resist the poison, while also releasing some Magical Treasures in an attempt to strike the Taiyi Peak individual.

Ye Tianfan recognized those on the second stage: Bai Feng and an opponent from Taiqi Peak. The battle process was simple and brutal, merely bashing with Magical Treasures. You use one Magical Treasure; I conjure a Defensive Magical Treasure to block, then seize the moment to throw back an attack Magical Treasure, the other person then conjures another Defensive Magical Treasure to block it. Simply put, it was a matter of whose Magical Treasures would last longer. However, seeing how many treasures they pulled out, it was clear the fight wouldn't end anytime soon.

The third stage was even simpler. It was just one person suppressing another. The dominant person Ye Tianfan knew: Senior Brother Yun Tian. Ye Tianfan knew his appearance because they had once dined together in a restaurant, and Senior Brother pointed him out. Yun Tian wielded eight Magic Swords, one main and seven auxiliary, using various methods to assault his opponent, who was also from Taiqi Peak, taking out Magical Treasures one after the other, only for them to be destroyed by Yun Tian's Magic Swords.

This must be Senior Brother Yun Tian's Lifebound Magical Sword, the Seven-Star Sword.

The Seven-Star Sword consists of a primary sword and seven subsidiary swords, adding the Beidou Seven-Star Array's bonuses during attacks. The Beidou Seven-Star Array can both attack and defend, with defensive capabilities nearly as strong as its offensive ones, providing balanced offense and defense.

Moreover, Ye Tianfan observed that the person from Taiqi Peak stood no chance, and the battle was nearing its end.

On the fourth stage, Ye Tianfan didn't recognize the contestants, but judged by their styles of combat. One belonged to Taimu Peak, the other to Taitu Peak; their clash was fierce. One summoned earthen walls; the other grew trees within them to break them down, using the trees' vines to assault the Taitu Peak contestant, only for the latter to summon an Earth Shield to block. Their battle was ferocious indeed.

As Ye Tianfan glanced at the fifth stage, the victor was almost clear. With the fight almost over, it was hard to tell which sect they belonged to. One was panting heavily, holding a golden rod, pointing at another who, collapsed on the ground, could barely rise. Yet the victor was also gravely injured, with even the arm not holding the rod twisted.

On the sixth stage, combat was still ongoing. They appeared to be from the Taichu Peak, as Ye Tianfan saw several Immortal Techniques deployed: sometimes fire, then wood, with an array of Magical Treasures taken out. The opponent utilized water to fend off fire, summoned metals to slice through the wood, and finally, conjured numerous Array Banners, forming an Array to fend off the Magical Treasures.

The seventh stage had more or less discerned its victor, and it was almost a flawless win since one was panting heavily, crouching on the ground, unable to move, while the other seemed unharmed, merely pointing a golden Immortal Sword at the gasping contestant.

However, just as Ye Tianfan thought the match was about to conclude, the seemingly unscathed contestant suddenly convulsed and collapsed straight onto the ground.

Then an Elder intervened, ruling in favor of the panting contestant. Ye Tianfan saw this person pull a small porcelain bottle from his chest, and pour a bit into the mouth of the unharmed contestant, who then stood up in fury.

Ye Tianfan understood it, "Ah, poison, that explains it."

Ye Tianfan watched as the victor went to draw lots, and coincidentally, Senior Brother Yun Tian also went to draw lots, indicating his victory. Of the ongoing stages, only five remained.

Soon after, someone else claimed victory, this time from the sixth stage. Neither appeared injured or breathless; evidently, they'd reached an agreement.

Ye Tianfan continued to watch as one contestant after another claimed victory on the stages. Bai Feng's match didn't last as long as Ye Tianfan expected—about half an hour or so.

Once everyone drew their lots, Ye Tianfan left, knowing the results wouldn't be disclosed until the next day. Although Ye Tianfan could ask them for their numbers directly, there was no rush; witnessing the outcomes the next day would suffice.

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