Inside the arena, Riley stood with a calm expression as he unleashed a burst of spiritual energy that shone like the sun in the sky. Severin mirrored Riley’s expression and avoid projecting dominance or submission. The momentum that erupted from their bodies were like billows of waves colliding and crashing against each other in mid-air. From time to time, roars and shrieks filled the air.

The tense scene aroused discussion among the audience.

“We finally get the chance to see these two core disciples going head-to-head!”

“Exactly! We’re just small fry compared to sharks like them! I didn’t even get past my first round. Severin took my points as soon as I entered the arena!”

“Hey, who do you think, Riley or Severin, can win?”

“I’m placing my bets on Riley. He managed to make a breakthrough to paragon much earlier than Severin, and he has the Nine Yang Constitution too. He wields a particularly terrifying power of the sun!”

“I’m feeling optimistic about Riley’s chances too. I heard that he could fend off practitioners who had just broken through to the paragon when he was merely a level nine supreme saint.”