My Brother's the Protagonist? Good Thing I Awakened My System!

Although there was quite a distance between Feng Yun and Ling Meiyu, his gaze shot directly at her.

Ling Meiyu met Feng Yun's gaze, their eyes locking across the arena, each carrying a storm of complex emotions—resentment, defiance, and an unyielding determination not to lose to the other.

Then he turned away and continued back to his seat.

The crowd was still buzzing with speculation and excitement. Conversations overlapped as people tried to piece together what had happened in the arena.

Whispers and murmurs filled the air, with many spectators still processing the shock of the rapid and overwhelming victories they had just witnessed.

In the Spirit Wind Palace's seating area, Gao Mingrui's face darkened.

He clenched his fists, his displeasure evident.

The pride of Spirit Wind Palace had just been crushed in front of hundreds of eyes, and he could feel the weight of it pressing down on him.

"How could Jian Xian lose so easily?"

One of his peers muttered, their voice tinged with disbelief.

"He was one of our best!"

They knew that Jian Xian wasn't weak—in fact, he was the second-strongest participant from Spirit Wind Palace.

Yet, his defeat came so quickly and effortlessly that it made him appear weak.

"He didn't just lose," Gao said coldly, his tone sharp enough to silence those around him.

"He was humiliated."

The loss wasn't just a blow to Jian Xian—it was a blow to Spirit Wind Palace's reputation.

Seeing Gao Mingrui's anger, the others quickly fell silent, realizing that any further words would only provoke him more.

Gao's eyes narrowed as he shifted his gaze to Feng Yun, who was now calmly making his way back to his seat.

His earlier confidence had evaporated, replaced by a calculating and cautious expression.

"This Feng Yun… he's more dangerous than I thought," Gao muttered under his breath.

Meanwhile, Feng Yun returned to his seat and was greeted by the cheers and congratulations of his clan members.

Feng Mei beamed with pride, her eyes sparkling with admiration for Feng Yun's effortless victory.

Feng Jianhong and the others were practically vibrating with excitement, their faces alight with joy.

"That was incredible, Brother Yun!"

Feng Mei said, her voice filled with awe.

"You made it look so easy!"

Feng Yun smiled faintly, his calm demeanor unchanged.

"It wasn't difficult," he replied, his voice low and composed.

"Good job!"

Feng Chen also congratulated Feng Yun.

Feng Chen wasn't too worried, seeing that Feng Yun's opponent was just at the Mid-Level Grand Qi Condensation Realm.

He had expected no less than a swift victory.

In fact, Feng Chen had almost found the fight boring.

The opponent had been too weak, and the battle had lacked any real excitement, especially for someone of his caliber.

He might even have fallen asleep if not for the importance of the tournament. He couldn't afford to let his guard down.

There was still too much uncertainty about what the elders or even the sect leaders of the Mystic Flame Sect and Spirit Wind Palace might do.

The Third Prince could also take action against the Feng Clan's participants in retaliation.

There is no saying what could happen inside or outside of the tournament and he must remain vigilant at all times.

( It is disappointing that the Mystic Flame Sect Leader and the Spirit Wind Palace's leader are both missing! )

Feng Chen thought. If they were present, he could estimate just how powerful his enemies were. Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire

Moreover, he might have been able to address the problem at its core. But luck would have it that neither of them showed up, leaving him in the dark.

This also made him wonder whether they were scheming something behind his back.

So far, there hadn't been any signs of suspicious activity targeting the Feng Clan, but he remained cautious.

Events like this always carried the potential for unexpected developments. The absence of the sect leaders only heightened his sense of unease.

Feng Yun smiled at his brother's compliment, though his thoughts were elsewhere.

He was also curious how his usually calm and collected brother would react when he learned that he had reached the Three Elements Divine Realm.

( Perhaps his jaw would drop? )

Feng Yun mused, not knowing that Feng Chen already knew.

In any case, the announcer's voice rang out again, drawing everyone's attention.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the next match will begin shortly! Please remain seated and prepare for the third round!"

The announcer said, trying to calm the spectator's ongoing commotion.

The excitement in the arena had reached a fever pitch, and the crowd was still discussing Feng Yun's fight.

The excitement in the arena reignited as the crowd shifted their attention to the next contestants.

Spectators adjusted their positions, eager to see who would take the stage next.

Some of them were still talking about the first two matches, unable to forget the sheer power displayed by Feng Yun and Ling Meiyu.

There were many exciting fights throughout the day, but none were as overwhelming as the first and second matches.

While other battles offered more prolonged displays of skill and tactics, Ling Meiyu and Feng Yun's dominant victories left a lasting impression on everyone.

Their speed and strength had been unmatched, and the audience was still processing just how quickly those battles had ended.

Of course, in terms of exciting fights, other matches were far better than the first and second, which had ended in mere seconds.

The battles between Grand Qi Condensation Realm participants were thrilling, showcasing the intense competition and raw power of the younger generation.

However, the first and second matches still stood out as the most impactful, not because they were the longest or the most dramatic, but because they set the tone for the rest of the tournament.

Spectators and participants alike couldn't forget the sheer dominance displayed by Feng Yun and Ling Meiyu.

Feng Mei and other Feng Clan participants also fought with their opponents and won easily, as their opponents were just in the Core Formation Stage.

However, despite the difference in cultivation realms, it was praiseworthy for these participants to not give up and at least give it a shot.

Their determination to fight, despite the odds, earned them respect from the audience.

And it was also a fact that despite being in the Core Formation Stage, their strength couldn't be compared to the average Core Formation Stage and displayed high strength.

They were far stronger than average cultivators, and their performance against even those with higher cultivation realms was impressive.

Though another reason for their impressive display of power was that their opponents didn't go all out, trying to hide their true strength for their next rounds whereas the Core Formation Stage participant went all out.

Anyways, it was clear that the Feng Clan had received relatively lucky matchups.

Feng Clan's participants were fortunate to face such opponents, though it could also be said that Ling Meiyu, Feng Yun, and their opponents were too unlucky to face each other.

Among the 256 participants, only about 30-40 were in the Grand Qi Condensation Realm, and the early rounds were meant to eliminate Core Formation Stage participants.

Who could have expected that two powerful Grand Qi Condensation Realm fighters would be eliminated in the first two matches? That also in such a humiliating fashion?

They were simply too unlucky to have Ling Meiyu and Feng Yun as their first opponent.

In any case, the fights between Grand Qi Condensation Realm participants were rare, and aside from the first two matches, there were only three such fights.

These matches were much more exciting, with long-lasting battles and a variety of techniques and tactics on display.

Even the battles between participants at the Initial Grand Qi Condensation Realm were thrilling, far surpassing those involving the Core Formation Stage in intensity and excitement.

These fights demonstrated just how powerful the Grand Qi Condensation Realm geniuses were, and they highlighted the immense strength of Ling Meiyu and Feng Yun.

After all, they had defeated Early and Mid-Level Grand Qi Condensation Realm opponents in a single move.

The first round ended with a match between two Core Formation Stage cultivators, by which many of the spectators had already grown bored.

Some even left the stadium, uninterested in watching the rest of the fights.

Feng Chen had hoped to see how strong Feng Yun, Feng Mei, and Feng Xiaoyu had become, but it seemed like he would have to wait for a few more rounds before they encountered a truly powerful opponent.

Otherwise, it would just be a repeat of what had happened in this round.

There were also a few matches that were impactful apart from Feng Yun and Ling Meiyu's.

For example, Gao Mingrui's fight ended almost within a few seconds, though it wasn't as impactful as the Ling Meiyu and Feng Yun's matches.

His opponent was just in the Core Formation Stage, and Gao had to go almost all out to achieve that feat, whereas Feng Yun and Ling Meiyu had been hiding most of their strength.

There was also the fight of Feng Mei, who captivated the audience with her beauty and elegant fighting style.

There was also Lianbo of the Iron Fist Sect who showcased his astonishing strength.

The first round gave a rough idea of the strength of the participants, and people speculated about who was the most powerful based on that.

In a single day, the number of participants had been reduced from 256 to 128, and they would proceed to the second round, which was scheduled to be held tomorrow.