Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes the Hero Gathering at an abandoned military base, where warriors prepare for duels in twenty arenas. Zhang Xuan, registered as Yi Hai 35, meets his friend Luo Cheng, who is facing Du Fuwei in Arena 8. They discuss their opponents, with Zhang warning Luo about Du Fuwei's skills. As the matches begin, Luo Cheng impresses with his spear technique but ultimately eliminates Du Fuwei. Zhang Xuan's turn arrives, and he faces Liu Wuzhou in Arena 12. Their interaction reveals tension, as Liu implies Zhang's rise is due to connections. Zhang Xuan dismisses the banter and challenges Liu to begin the duel.

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