Chapter 601: The Grand Stage and the Leaping Clowns

The Yanxia National Martial Arts Center was a colossal structure, a modern marvel of steel and glass that resembled a dormant dragon coiled around a pearl. Today, the dragon was wide awake. Tens of thousands of spectators filled the stands, their voices a roaring sea of anticipation. Banners of participating nations fluttered under the brilliant lights, creating a vibrant tapestry of international rivalry. This was the opening day of the Intercontinental Martial Arts Youth Competition, the most...