Because there were quite a few participants, the matches were conducted in four simultaneous arenas.

To ensure those who hadn't competed yet could clearly see the event's details, a huge LED screen was erected outside the venue.

By the time Yang Yan and his group entered the competition field, the battles were already in full swing.

One has to admit, it truly lives up to the Hidden World's reputation for hosting such a competition.

Regardless of the intensity of the fight between the two in the ring, the enthusiasm of the crowd was almost on par with a boxing match in the public world.

"There are really so many people! Are all these people here to compete?"

Yang Yan glanced around, frowning as he asked.

"No way!"

Fatty replied with a laugh:

"A lot of these people are just here to watch. After all, it's a rare sight to witness a competition between powerful fighters from the Hidden World, and tickets are hard to come by."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yan couldn't help but take another look around.

Indeed, he soon noticed many people recording with their phones.

His brow furrowed with confusion as he asked:

"What the hell! They're actually recording this? Aren't those guys afraid of this getting leaked out?"

Fatty chuckled mysteriously and said:

"Boss, you might not know this, but these guys paid quite a hefty price just to watch the fight."

"If they don't recoup their costs during this competition, wouldn't they be at a loss?"

"How can they make their money back here?"

Situ Tingting, standing nearby, couldn't help but ask suspiciously after hearing Fatty's comment.

"Intelligence!"

Yang Yan replied softly:

"Those who come to participate aren't weaklings. Each battle has valuable insights."

"Therefore, these guys record the fight scenes and sell them to those in need."

Situ Tingting said incredulously:

"No way... who would do something so taboo?"

Fatty chuckled lightly, teasing as he spoke:

"As long as there's enough profit, there are plenty of people who would do it."

At this point, they dropped the topic and refocused on watching the match.

After all, no one knew if they might face anyone on the field in their future matches.

Of course, Yang Yan was an exception.

For a match of this level, he honestly couldn't muster any interest.

In his view, these guys didn't even qualify to make him serious.

Keep in mind, this competition was limited to those under fifty.

And among those under fifty, apart from a few heirs of major powers, how strong could these rogue fighters be?

By the time the fight concluded, nearly an hour had passed.

In the Hidden World, a fight lasting this long was indeed a rare sight.

"Looks like the organizers have put in a lot of effort!"

Yang Yan squinted, speaking thoughtfully.

"Why is that?"

Situ Tingting looked at him puzzled and asked.

Yang Yan didn't answer, but Fatty couldn't help but speak up.

"Haha! Sis-in-law, you surely haven't fought with people from the Hidden World before, right?"

"People usually practice at home and rarely come out."

Situ Tingting answered, then suddenly seemed to recall something, and angrily glared at Fatty, saying furiously:

"Damn Fatty, who's your sister-in-law? Don't call me that randomly!"

Hearing Fatty's words, Yang Yan couldn't help but smile.

Situ Tingting probably hadn't really fought with anyone from the Hidden World.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have made such naive comments now, nor would she have been severely injured last time.

Nearby, Jin Ding explained with a furrowed brow:

"In the Hidden World, fights are usually decided in an instant. It's rare for battles to take all day to resolve."

"The fact that these four guys fought for a whole hour only means their strengths are quite comparable."

"If it's not deliberately arranged by the organizers, then it's just a coincidence."

Situ Tingting became even more confused and asked again:

"Wouldn't evenly matched strength make the fight even more exciting?"

"Hidden World battles aren't for spectators. The organizers likely have motives far beyond the Lance of Longinus."

Yang Yan said coldly.

Jin Ding nodded in agreement:

"I need to report this situation to the main office. You guys shouldn't wander around here."

After saying this, he turned and left.

The battles in the Hidden World, just as Yang Yan said, aren't suited for spectating as mere events.

Right before them, the two losers were now completely lifeless, dead beyond recovery!

"How could this happen? They're actually... dead!"

Seeing someone come up to drag their bodies away, Situ Tingting couldn't help widening her eyes and whispered in disbelief.

"You still haven't taken last time's incident seriously, have you? Did you forget how your companion died?"

Yang Yan felt it necessary to remind Situ Tingting properly.

This is ruthless slaughter, not a friendly match with a "safety first" rule.

"How can that be the same? Last time, those who attacked us were our enemies!"

"And now... this is just a competition! Isn't winning enough? Why go for the kill? Why?"

Situ Tingting seemed possessed, shouting hysterically.

"Haha! Sis-in-law, you're really naive! Competitions in the Hidden World? There are no real matches!"

"Once both parties engage, who can stop themselves? Unless there's external interference, it surely won't end till one dies."

Fatty said with a smile.

As the bodies of the defeated were dragged off, the next match began in the arena.

Similarly, this battle was fierce and evenly matched.

Finally, one side barely managed to kill the opponent while gravely injured.

"Dr. Yang, I now want to know how strong you really are. The competition format has changed, and the Heaven and Earth Society's top won't allow Tingting to be harmed."

"If you don't meet our expectations, I think we'll call off this competition."

As soon as Jin Ding returned, he eagerly made his stance clear to Yang Yan.

"How strong, huh..."

Yang Yan's gaze drifted far away as he narrowed his eyes watching those in the ring, and slowly said:

"Well, how should I put this? Actually, I don't even know how strong I am!"

"However, dealing with those guys up there is more than manageable."

Upon hearing this, Jin Ding squinted his eyes slightly.

He seemed to want to say something but was hesitant.

At that moment, the match concluded.

Soon after, an announcer called for the next fighters to enter the arena.

And Yang Yan and Situ Tingting were among them!

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