SUPREME ARCH-MAGUS

As the time for the group fight approached, the entire arena buzzed with excitement. The arena was filled with the cries and cheers of spectators.

Inside, the seats were packed to capacity, a sea of faces eager for the spectacle. Outside, a large crowd stood before the aurora glasses, unable to afford the triple-priced tickets but unwilling to miss even the exciting sect battle within.

For the first time, Arena revenues had soared past one hundred thousand spirit stones, a testament to the anticipation surrounding this event.

Three arbiters stood in the center of the fighting ring, meticulously checking every arrangement. The stakes were high, and nothing could be left to chance. A peak seventh-rank healer had been specially invited to stand by, ready to mend the wounds that would inevitably be inflicted.

Elders and peak masters from the four great sects were present; their expressions were a mix of curiosity and solemn expectation. This was more than a fight; it will decide disciples who were going to get a spot for inheritance ground awakening.

Finally, the head arbiter stepped forward and began calling the names of the fourteen fighters, each one announced with ceremonial gravity according to their rank.

As he called out the names, the other two arbiters escorted the fighters to their positions, spacing them evenly around the ring. The atmosphere crackled with tension as the fighters from the Jade Mountain sect were called first, each of the four sent to a separate corner of the ring.

Then came the seventh name. "Kent, from the Eternal Sun Sect!" Immediately, a deafening roar erupted from the section of the arena where Healing Sun Peak's supporters sat. Their cheers were a stark contrast to the mocking and jeering that followed from the disciples of the other three sects.

Almost everyone was certain that Kent would be among the first to fall, and many had placed hefty bets at the gambling store, anticipating easy winnings.

Kent walked to his corner along with his two pets, his expression a mask of calm that belied the tumultuous emotions inside him. He could feel the weight of the eyes upon him, some filled with hope, others with scorn. He knew the odds were against him, but he had trained relentlessly for this moment. His heart pounded in his chest, the noise of the crowd fading as he took out his bow.

While the two arbiters moved to the edge, the main arbiter rose into the air and began announcing important rules before the start of the game.

"First thing, you are not banned from joining groups. Any of you can team up with others. Everything is fair inside the fighting ring.

The most important thing is that you should not attack once your opponent gives up fighting. Also, there were no obvious killings. In any case, your life is more important than this fight. Keep that in mind. Now, get ready for your position." The arbiter replied as he moved towards the edge of the arena.

A countdown appeared on the big Arora glass of the arena. The crowd immediately began shouting the numbers with excited cries.

Each fighter stood ready, their eyes locked on one another, and the tension in the air was almost palpable.

Aside from all this, Kent didn't know that all sect disciples made an alliance with their sect members before coming to Arena. The Eternal Sun Sect's three members also formed allegiances, excluding Kent. Now, he is the only lone wolf in this unbalanced fight.

Kent took a deep breath and positioned himself. His grip around the bow tightened, and he stared at the ground while playing with the bow string with his fingers.

The slight hum from his bow string played like music inside the frightening ring.

Just then, with a sharp, resounding gong, the fight began. The arena exploded into a frenzy of noise as the fighters sprang into action, each one a blur of motion and power.

Each fighter moved to one side and joined with his fellow members. Within seconds, the four members of the Jade Mountain sect went to the north side, Autumn Wind sect fighters moved to the western side, Willow Leaf sect fighters gathered on the eastern side, and Eternal Sun sect disciples joined on the southern side. But on the south-eastern side, Kent stood calmly in his original position.

"What's happening?"

"Is he giving up fighting?"

"Why is he not with his sect members?"

People began murmuring as no one understood what Kent was doing on the ground while all the fighters moved into the air.

Kent is not even paying attention to the group fight. He is staring at the ground while playing with the bow string. His two pets sat beside him calmly with a nonchalant expression.

The small pause in the fight short lived as the autumn wind sect fighters aimed their spells towards the three members of the Eternal Sun Sect.

The fighters of the Jade Mountain sect waited for the command of Mo Jinn, who is the number one fighter in Arena. "You three, finish the Willow Leaf sect. I will play with that kid on the ground. Let's finish this fight quickly." Mo Jinn instructed while looking down on Kent.

Nodding their heads, the three members raised their weapons and blasted several earth boulders towards the Willow Leaf sect.

With a proud smile, Mo Jinn moved towards the ground where Kent was standing. He didn't try to attack Kent, who stood still.

The entire arena was staring at Kent and Mo Jinn with wide, open eyes. No one expected this sudden one-versus-one fight between the new popular guy and number one fighter of Arena.

The big aurora glass displayed Kent and Mo Jinn, who were a few feet away.

"Mo Jinn… Mo Jinn… Mo Jinn…"

The name resounded with each step he took towards Kent. The Jade Mountain sect disciples were famous for two things. One is the earth element, and the other is body strengthening.

Mo Jinn came to stop a short distance away from Kent. He thought Kent would attack him suddenly to gain an initial advantage. But Kent completely ignored him like a stray cat.

Rubbing his fists, Mo Jinn formed a shield before him and rushed towards Kent with his metal fists.

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PeterPan :-)