50: Chapter 5 is indeed fierce; the elimination process is underway.

"Alright, welcome everyone to the Magic Cube Martial Arts Arena! This is the elimination rounds venue for the Battle of the Dawn!"

"This elimination rounds will not be held in a virtual reality environment, but will feature real fist-to-fist clashes on the actual stage! The winners advance, the losers are eliminated. Only those who keep winning all the way to the end will become the true Champion of the Battle of the Dawn!"

"Matchups are determined by random draw. The first group's draw has just been announced..."

"First match: Wang Mo of Vajra University versus Zhu Yunrong of Tianshui University!"

Standing at the center of the martial arts arena, the host passionately explained and announced the start of the first battle.

"The very first match is a clash between Top Ten students! This is going to be spectacular!"

"That's stating the obvious. Ninety percent of those who made it to the elimination rounds are from the Top Ten. Aren't all the matches basically clashes between Top Ten students?"

The surrounding spectators chimed in one after another.

Soon, a burly, broad-shouldered young man ascended the stage.

The youth wielded a pair of hammers, his body radiating a vast and mighty Qi and Blood Power.

On the other side was a gentle and lovely young woman in green attire. She carried no weapons and wore a sweet smile on her face, appearing as innocent as the girl next door.

"BOOM!!!"

Once inside the arena's boundary, Wang Mo showed no mercy, charging straight in with his hammers.

"WHOOSH!!!"

Seeing Wang Mo charge directly, Zhu Yunrong's eyes remained curved in a smile. However, torrents of raging water surged forth around her.

These raging torrents, like giant dragons, swept towards Wang Mo.

The clash between the two erupted abruptly.

In a short span of time, they exchanged dozens of rounds of collisions.

Although the young woman wielded no weapons, her water element was extremely troublesome, preventing Wang Mo from getting close. Moreover, the immense water element made every one of Wang Mo's strikes feel like hitting cotton, utterly sapping his strength.

Subsequently, Wang Mo unleashed more martial techniques, even discarding his hammers to charge with his physical body alone, but it was still to no avail.

After about half an hour of this, Wang Mo, utterly exhausted, was directly knocked off the stage.

"Damn it... I was countered hard..."

Wang Mo, now off the stage, cursed under his breath.

"First match: Zhu Yunrong of Tianshui University wins!"

The host quickly announced the conclusion of the first battle.

Although their fight lacked the flash of blades and swords, it still thrilled the surrounding spectators.

Zhu Yunrong's water control technique opened everyone's eyes.

Soon, the next battle began.

In the preparation area, Zhou Bai watched the fight on the stage from a distance.

Although these geniuses' talents differed from Zhou Bai's, the combat experience they displayed still benefited him greatly.

"Brother Zhou Bai!"

Just as Zhou Bai was watching the stage battle, a clear, melodious voice reached his ears.

A pure-looking, delicately-featured young girl in white martial arts attire waved as she walked towards Zhou Bai.

"Ninger, what brings you here?"

Looking at the innocent girl, Zhou Bai raised an eyebrow.

"Hehe, I came to see you, Brother Zhou Bai! It's been so long since I last saw you!"

Shen Ninger slowly looked up, her smile charming and radiant.

"The competition is about to start. You should focus on preparing properly."

Looking at the girl before him, Zhou Bai said slowly.

"Brother Zhou Bai, do you want to watch Winnie the Pooh here?"

At this moment, Shen Ninger suddenly bit her red lips lightly and spoke to Zhou Bai in a seductive tone.

"Winnie the Pooh? Are you serious?"

Zhou Bai's eyes lit up. This Shen Ninger...

Recently, Shen Ninger often chatted with Zhou Bai, frequently sending him all sorts of photos in styles he liked.

Although they weren't particularly close in real life, online...

Well, those who know, know...

Zhou Bai once suspected Shen Ninger was trying to corrupt his martial heart.

However, Zhou Bai had no proof.

"Mm-hmm!"

Shen Ninger then took Zhou Bai's hand and led him to a quiet room in the preparation area.

...

Half an hour later, Shen Ninger emerged from the quiet room.

"Hmph, Brother Zhou Bai, Qing Yao was right after all. You really are fierce!"

Shen Ninger said, her face slightly flushed.

However, there didn't seem to be much shyness in her eyes; instead, there was a hint of greater anticipation.

"Alright, I'll be gentler next time."

Zhou Bai said with a slight smile.

Simultaneously, Zhou Bai felt a pang of regret in his heart. This Shen Ninger wasn't his partner; otherwise, he might have gained some learning points.

"My match is about to start. Goodbye, Brother Zhou Bai!"

Shen Ninger licked her lips, then waved goodbye to Zhou Bai.

Zhou Bai watched Shen Ninger leave, lost in thought. What was Shen Ninger's real motive...

Could she really be born this way...

Still, the pink Winnie the Pooh was indeed very cute.

"Ninger, where did you go? Your match is coming up soon. Don't run off randomly!"

In the Magic Martial Arts preparation area, Gu Qingyao frowned at the returning Shen Ninger.

"Qing Yao, I was just hungry and went to grab a bite!"

Shen Ninger said playfully.

"Aren't there spirit meals here?"

Gu Qingyao raised an eyebrow.

"Uh, I wanted some tasty snacks!"

Shen Ninger said, clinging to Gu Qingyao's arm.

"Anyway, the Champion has nothing to do with me. No need to be in such a hurry!"

Hearing Shen Ninger's words, Gu Qingyao's heart skipped a beat.

She really didn't know what to say about this young lady.

But she had a point. Within Magic Martial Arts, Shen Ninger's combat power was indeed on the weaker side.

"You still need to prepare properly. It concerns the honor of our Magic Martial Arts!"

Gu Qingyao continued.

"Okay, okay, I got it!"

Shen Ninger said with a beaming smile.

Soon, it was Shen Ninger's turn to take the stage. Her opponent was a student from a Junior College.

Although Shen Ninger's strength wasn't top-tier, dealing with a Junior College Student was well within her capabilities, and she ended the fight with ease.

"Match 16: Zhou Bai of Azure Bird Academy versus Xu Xiu of Star Martial University!"

A few hours later, the host announced the matchup for the 16th battle.

"Good, good, good! Let that Vocational College Kid die..."

"You got into the elimination rounds by luck, now you'll be eliminated by luck. What are you going to use to win against Xu Xiu, Star Martial's ace freshman, a fourth-rank cultivator..."

"Finally, we can get this Vocational College Kid out of here. Can't stand it anymore..."

"Go Xu Xiu! Beat Zhou Bai! The Battle of the Dawn isn't a place for these Vocational College Kids..."

"Junior College Students should know their place and not overstep..."

"Go Xu Xiu! Restore Star Martial's glory! Crush Zhou Bai!"

After this match was announced, the surrounding spectators spoke up one after another, cheering for Xu Xiu of Star Martial.

Although many of Zhou Bai's fans were also cheering for him, Xu Xiu of Star Martial was currently a top contender for the championship with a large fanbase.

The cheers for Zhou Bai were soon completely drowned out by Xu Xiu's supporters.