The central arena of South River City was a magnificent stone-built gladiatorial arena, capable of holding tens of thousands of cultivators. Around the arena, the banners of various prominent sects and aristocratic families fluttered in the wind. Beneath the massive stands, the central ring was carved from Spirit-Suppressing Granite and reinforced with defensive runes, designed to absorb the aftershocks of attacks unleashed by cultivators who lost control due to excessive force.
As Liu Xiong led the Li brothers toward the main gate, several head guards guarding the entrance were coldly checking the crowd, surrounded by heavily armored guards. They had already turned away many wealthy merchants and low-ranking nobles who had been refused entry due to not having the right pass, yet making a scene.
"Stop!" Seeing Liu Xiong and his group approach, a head guard barked sharply, raising his glove-covered hand as a gesture: "Show your entry passes."
