The National Finals! A gathering of geniuses, who will be the champion?

The next day, early morning.

The entire Yan Capital seemed like a giant dragon awakening from its slumber, erupting with unprecedented vitality and passion.

Countless flows of people and vehicles converged from all directions toward the same destination—

Dragon Xia Kingdom's largest comprehensive martial arts venue, the "Dragons Nest"!

Today is the day of the much-anticipated National High School Martial Arts League finals!

Outside the "Dragons Nest" stadium, there was already a sea of people, with colorful flags fluttering.

Media reporters from all over the country, like sharks smelling blood, blocked every entrance.

Long lenses, short lenses, and floating cameras almost obscured the sky.

Inside the venue, there wasn't a single empty seat!

The huge venue, capable of holding a hundred thousand people, was completely filled with fanatical spectators and martial arts enthusiasts!

The mountain-shaking, tsunami-like waves of sound almost threatened to blow the roof off the "Dragons Nest"!

"Finally, the finals are here! So exciting! Today is definitely a battle of the gods!"

"Yeah! The quality this year is too high! In previous years, one could compete for the championship with the Marrow Cleansing Realm Fifth Level, but this year, if you haven't reached the Sixth Level, you can't even touch the door to the final rounds!"

"Who do you think will be today's champion?"

In the stands, countless people were discussing excitedly.

In the front row VIP seats, several senior commentators from major martial arts media outlets were also conducting intense analysis.

"If you ask me, the biggest favorite for the championship has to be that monster from the Imperial Military Academy, Qin Zhan!"

A commentator wearing gold-rimmed glasses said with a look of certainty, "Twenty-one years old, Marrow Cleansing Realm Eighth Level! And it's said he Cultivates the Mystic Grade Peak killing Cultivation Technique, 'Dragon-Elephant Prison Suppressing Technique.' With one punch, he can turn even an armored vehicle into a pancake! He's simply not human!"

"I don't think so."

"Liu Ruyan from the Magic City Martial Arts Academy is also not to be underestimated! Although she's only at the Marrow Cleansing Realm Seventh Level, her movement technique 'Phantom Streamer Steps' is unpredictable, and her 'Soul-Chasing Life-Taking Sword' is incredibly fast! Qin Zhan may be fierce, but he might not even touch the hem of her clothes!"

A beautiful commentator next to her shook her head and offered a different view.

"Hey, did you all forget about that Shi Lei from the War God Academy?"

Another chubby commentator chuckled, "That guy is only at the Marrow Cleansing Realm Sixth Level, but his 'Bright King Glazed Body' is simply insane! In the matches a few days ago, he endured a half-hour bombardment from a Seventh Level expert, eventually draining the opponent's spiritual energy and grinding them to death! A pure tank and iron plate, anyone who hits him gets a headache!"

"These individuals are indeed all major favorites for the title..."

Just as everyone nodded, marveling at the strength of these top geniuses, the gold-rimmed glasses commentator changed the subject.

"However, speaking of the biggest topic and variable of this league, it has to be the one from the Capital Martial Arts Academy—Ye Xuan!"

As soon as this name came out, everyone's spirits were lifted!

"That's right! It's that Ye Xuan! He's simply the biggest dark horse of this league!"

"Tell me about it! From an obscure Marrow Cleansing Realm Second Level, he fought his way through, getting stronger as he faced stronger opponents. Now he has at least Fourth Level strength! And his combat style is like a madman, unafraid of death!"

"I heard he's from a grassroots background with no connections! He's a true model of inspiration, a son of destiny!"

"Tsk tsk, it's a pity. If that even more monstrous Lin Yuan from the Capital Martial Arts Academy was willing to compete, what would be left for them? I reckon the moment he opened his eyes, the match would be over."

"Shh! Don't mention that name! He's not in the same dimension! Let's stick to discussing Mortals!"

Amidst this overwhelming discussion.

The lights at the scene suddenly dimmed!

A massive spotlight hit the entrance of the contestant tunnel!

Stirring music resounded throughout the venue!

"Ladies and gentlemen!"

"Now, let us welcome our final contestants with the most enthusiastic cheers!"

The host's voice, through the amplification equipment, reached every corner!

"First! From the Imperial Military Academy! The future God of War in the military! Qin Zhan!"

A burly young man with a cold face, exuding an iron-blooded aura, walked out with bold strides.

Just by standing there, he gave off a suffocating sense of pressure!

"Second! From the Magic City Martial Arts Academy! The rose in the dark night, the elf on the field! Liu Ruyan!"

Under the lights, a woman in red martial arts attire, with a graceful figure and exquisite features, appeared at a corner of the ring like a ghost, a lethal smile on her lips.

"Third! From the War God Academy! Absolute defense, unmovable as a mountain! Shi Lei!"

A man over two meters tall, built like a brown bear, made the ring let out heavy thuds with every step, giving off an unshakable sense of weight... The contestants took the stage one by one, each of them a dragon among men, a favored child of heaven!

And when the last contestant was about to appear, the cheers of the entire audience reached an unprecedented peak!

"Finally! Let us welcome the biggest dark horse of this league! The king of counterattacks! From the Capital Martial Arts Academy—Ye Xuan!!!"

Amidst the mountain-shaking, tsunami-like cheers.

Ye Xuan, dressed in black, slowly walked out from the tunnel.

He was bathed in the spotlight of public attention, feeling the countless gazes of admiration, awe, and fanaticism.

An unprecedented sense of satisfaction and pride filled his chest!

This was everything he wanted!

This was the stage that belonged to him, Ye Xuan!

He looked up, his cold gaze sweeping across Qin Zhan, Liu Ruyan, and the others on the ring, an arrogant curve hooking his lips.

Marrow Cleansing Realm Eighth Level?

Bright King Glazed Body?

Just a bunch of riff-raff!

Now, he has already reached the Marrow Cleansing Realm Fourth Level!

Tonight, once he wins the championship and gets that generous reward enough to let him Breakthrough again!

The gap between him and Lin Yuan will be completely erased!

"Lin Yuan! You coward!"

"While you're shivering in your manor, take a good look!"

"Today, I will become a god in one battle here!"