Christina and Tiana were waiting for their category to come and participate in this tournament.

Just like the first one, the second category took a couple of days as well.

And another celebration occurred after it was concluded. However, this time, no one tried to use some cheap tricks against the other sects.

Elder Lazaros, one of the Origin Sect's elders, was truly itching to go and deal with Christina, but he knew that since they had taken action against him, they must have sufficient proof to deal with his accusations.

When he investigated a bit, he found out that Elias from the Red Crown Sect was also involved.

"..I need to take revenge in some other way," He clenched his fists as he concocted a scheme to deal with Tiana and Christina.

He didn't know a lot about Tiana, but he knew that she was representing her sect alone.

He wasn't a na?ve idiot like Christina to believe that Tiana was from an ancient sect.

He guessed that Tiana was from a newly found sect and the only strong disciple of that sect. He could ignore her background while dealing with her.

However, dealing with Christina was tricky. The only location he could deal with her uprightly would be on the stage.

Only a participant in this tournament has a chance to hurt Christina. Otherwise, the Black Lake Sect would chase him down to the ends of the world.

Elder Lazaros wasn't arrogant to believe that the Origin Sect would fight to the death against the Black Lake Sect for him.

In fact, the Origin Sect would be more than willing to give him up in the form of an apology.

He had to do something quickly. Once the representatives return to their respective sects and inform them of all that transpired here, it would create a permanent crack between the relations of the Origin Sect and the Red Crown Sect.

Well, the Origin Sect was to blame since it wanted to pit the Red Crown Sect and the Black Lake Sect against each other.

They failed because of Tiana's presence.

Tiana had realized their motive and was filling Christina's ears about what the Origin Sect might do next.

"You mean they will attack me on stage? There is nothing to fear then," Christina replied with an air of confidence around her.

Tiana let out a sigh as she spoke, "I know you are confident in your strength and all. But what if they give some rare weapon to their disciple? Or use some other tactic to beat you? What will you do then?"

Christina shook her head and replied, "I would agree with you on many things, Tiana. But this isn't one of them. This isn't the first time someone is thinking of scheming against me. On more than one occasion, I had to fight an enemy with a superior weapon or power. Yet, I came out on top. I have my own secrets just like you have yours. Believe me when I say that nothing will happen."

"..Alright. I will trust you. However, if I feel that you can't handle it, I will step in, and you cannot stop me," Those words were spoken with a resolute tone. Tiana appeared determined to assist her friend.

Christina was greatly touched and hugged her, "You are willing to forfeit your right to participate in this tournament to protect me?! You are an amazing friend, Tiana. I would do the same for you in a heartbeat!"

Tiana hugged Christina and rubbed her back while thinking 'I would have accomplished my objective of gaining the fame for the Sacred Ice Aurora Valley Sect. Giving up my right to participate in this tournament for my friend who happens to be the heiress of the Black Lake Sect ought to create more waves than winning this Eclipse Battleground's Tournament.'

Tiana had her motives, but she would have tried to protect Christina's life regardless of the situation. Perhaps it might not have been a direct help, but she would have done something to indirectly protect Christina's life.

On that very same night, Aria contacted Christina.

Christina was truly excited to talk to Aria. She could hardly sleep that night.

When she heard that the guy Aria submitted to was even stronger, she felt an intense desire to get stronger.

This was one of the rare times when she was experiencing this strong desire. It was such a powerful desire that she heard a voice in her mind say 'More. More power!'

Unknowingly, Christina's eyes had turned golden. They stayed Golden while she trained in the nighttime.

Her flames were even stronger compared to when she used them before. If it was now, they could easily contend against Tiana's Ice.

Tiana was actually resting in a location quite near Christina's cabin. When she felt the temperature around her rising, she knew that Christina was outside and was training again.

Soon, she left her cabin to ask Christina to sleep.

"Why are you still not asleep?" Tiana inquired while yawning.

Christina suddenly fell as she heard her friend's voice.

"Oops. I woke you up," Christina spoke with a sheepish look on her face. She wanted to find a hole and hide in it.

"What happened? Are you actually nervous? This shouldn't be the first time you are participating in a tournament," Tiana spoke while yawning again. She was quite sleepy.

"No. It's just that I talked to my good friend who has participated in the Heavenly Dragon Battleground's Tournament. She said something that excited me a little and made me want to train right now," Christina spoke while rubbing the back of her head and laughing innocently.

Tiana was mildly curious. She recalled that Noah had also participated in this tournament and asked her, "What did she say that excited you so much?"

"She mentioned that there is a little kid of around 10 years old who might be stronger than her or even me. I find it a little unbelievable. But I also trust her a lot. Since she has said that, it might not be far from the truth. That kid is probably very strong," Christina spoke with an enthusiastic voice.

Immediately, all signs of sleepiness vanished from Tiana's face as she asked Christina, "A 10-year-old kid who might even be stronger than you? And she found this person in the Heavenly Dragon Battleground's Tournament?"

Christina immediately nodded in affirmation, "That's what she said." She then shrugged her shoulders and added, "Well, I don't know if it's the truth. Maybe that kid used some secret technique and didn't grow old after that particular age."

Tiana chuckled as she realized who Christina was talking about. She asked while maintaining that curious expression, "She mentioned his name?"

"Yeah. She sure did. That kid's name is Noah," Christina immediately replied.

'Just as I thought. There could have been no other individual who fits this description,' Tiana thought while shaking her head.

Tiana then thought of something and smiled. Christina remained immobilized when she saw that smile on Tiana's face since Tiana wasn't wearing her veil at this moment, and her face appeared especially beautiful underneath this moonlight.

"Since we are friends, let me tell you a secret. I know Noah that you speak of. And he is truly just a 10-year-old kid. Also, he is strong. And in my opinion, much stronger than you or me. We can't defeat him even if we fight him together," Tiana spoke with that beautiful smile on her face.

"Ehh?! How are you so sure? Do you even know how strong I am?" Christina didn't like how Tiana was seemingly underestimating her.

"I am not looking down on you, Christina. It's a fact that Noah is much stronger than us. He is my master's favorite disciple for a reason. And if he has reached the 4 Star Rank, he is my master's strongest disciple as well," Tiana responded casually.

Christina was utterly shocked to hear those statements, "What?!"

She recalled that Tiana's master was a 7 Star Warrior. Someone at the level of an Emperor.historical

His favorite disciple must truly be strong. And since both her friends were vouching for his strength, it must be the real deal.

This sort of revelation didn't depress her. It lit up the desire inside her to beat him and suppress him! To be superior to him!

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