12:45 p.m.
The audience entered, flocking to the viewing platforms on both sides of Yunshan Valley, looking down from above to get an unobstructed view of the battle arena.
All the seats in the square were removed, and the stage was dismantled. Some symbolic fencing and metal pillars resembling a contestant ring were placed at the edges.
They didn't actually serve to block anything, just added a bit of formality.
1:00 p.m.
A host in conspicuous red attire stood in the center of the square.
He glanced around and loudly announced.
"The 13th Martial Arts Competition."
"Officially begins at 1 p.m. today!!!"
The rumbling sound echoed throughout the valley, reaching every corner. In the air-conditioned waiting hall, Bai Xiao slowly opened his eyes.
A row of black information flashed across his retina.
[Profession: Martial Arts Competition Martial Artist (activating)]
