As the second round concluded, the vast number of stone platforms gradually thinned out. Several contestants who had previously gone unnoticed began to catch the eyes of the spectators surrounding the Ascension Stage. Meanwhile, those who had already garnered attention found themselves under even greater scrutiny.
Han Mo was among them. His third match, in particular, drew even more stares. While other platforms were filled with flashes of colorful light and intense combat, Han Mo’s platform remained completely still. The two participants simply stood there, chatting as if they were discussing household chores.
This immediately piqued the crowd’s curiosity. Because of the distance, the average Qi Condensation cultivator could not hear what they were saying. However, for the Foundation Establishment cultivators who possessed Divine Sense, eavesdropping was no challenge at all. Soon, those in the seating areas and the crowds below began to relay the conversation to others—embellishing the details as they went—which instantly ignited an uproar.
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