Ascension of the Forsaken Genius

After the brutal battle that saw Kael Draven, Viktor Hale, and Reiner Korr advancing, the tournament continued without pause. The next groups stepped into the arena, each eager to carve their names into history.

Battle Three

This match was dominated by elemental cultivators.

A fierce storm cultivator overwhelmed most of the battlefield, but a lightning cultivator managed to counter him in a shocking reversal.

The last moments saw a battle between a skilled earth manipulator, a twin-sword user, and a strategist who manipulated mist and illusions.

Winners: Riven Mors, Althea Sorn, and Darius Vale.

Battle four

Unlike previous battles, this match had fewer elemental users and more weapon masters.

A monstrous greatsword user cut through enemies while a whip-wielding fighter controlled the battlefield from a distance.

The third winner was a silent warrior who used a needle-thin rapier, eliminating opponents with precise thrusts to weak points.

Winners: Tyr Valen, Mira Voss, and Silas Dorn.

Battle Five

This battle was a wild free-for-all with unpredictable fighters.

A trickster used misdirection and feints to take out multiple opponents.

A powerful brawler with no weapon crushed opponents with sheer strength.

A shadow cultivator struck from the darkness, vanishing after every attack.

Winners: Jace Riven, Orion Kael, and Veyla Nox.

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As the sun dipped below the horizon, the tournament’s first phase finally came to an end. Fifteen warriors had advanced, securing their place in the next round.

The rest? Defeated, injured, or completely exhausted.

The tournament officials declared a break—the next battles would resume the following day.

As the fighters left the arena, some carried pride, others disappointment. But all knew that when the sun rose again, the true battle had only just begun.