Ku Mountain, Xing Peak.
The eight great prodigies of the Imperial Capital gathered to draw lots for their matches.
Qin Ya was pitted against Nangong Xinzhi, the number one expert of the Royal Family's younger generation.
"Qin Ya, follow me!" Nangong Xinzhi said coolly, then his figure leaped, streaking into the distance like a Flowing Light.
"A change of venue?" Qin Ya chuckled softly and followed.
Watching the two leave, Su Chang and the others exchanged glances. Their opponents, having drawn matching lots, also sped off to find their own battlegrounds. The remaining three pairs were Lu Yin and Su Chang, Xiao Yunchen and Su Ming, and Mo Fengyu and Gong Cang.
...
Two figures streaked through a dense forest.
A short while later, the two arrived atop a cliff.
"Qin Ya, before we begin our duel, I want to ask you a question." Nangong Xinzhi turned around, staring intently at Qin Ya as a domineering aura emanated from him.
Qin Ya's brow furrowed. "What is it?"
