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Back then, he too was one of those aggressive newcomers, step by step surpassing those old-timers, trampling them underfoot until he eventually rose to the top.

Now, he too had become one of the old-timers, ready to face the challenges of a new generation. If he couldn't defend his position, he would become just like those he had stepped on, a stepping stone for others.

Perhaps, this was the cycle of the Yangtze River, where the waves behind drive on those ahead.

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On the second day, the martial arts tournament commenced with the elimination round from 256 to 128 competitors, with the team battle starting at noon and the individual competition at midnight.

At 11:50 a.m., just 10 minutes before the match, Huang Yi led the 500 members of the Heroes' Guild, standing in the square in front of Dragon Capital City Hall, holding their breath in anticipation.