Mike stood on the stage, panting heavily. He was covered in blood and dozens of horrifying wounds.
He lowered his head drowsily and felt as if he would fall at any moment.
Mike was at his limit!
The training field was quiet at first, but then a faint round of ovation followed. After a while, it became louder and louder. Even some disciples of the eight sects applauded him, including Ethan.
The judge looked at the main stage. After getting the cue from Gordon, he strode toward Mike and raised his right hand. "In the first battle of the second round, Mike of the Blue Cloud Sect emerged as the winner. He is allowed to enter the top ten of this year's conference!"
No one objected, and no one was unconvinced. Although his realm was one stage lower than others, his strength and
