"As for that man, he also has his true Soulforce concealed, yet I cannot determine what he truly is," Aurelion revealed.
"If even you cannot discern their true identities, they must be dangerous," Lunaria said, worry lacing her voice. "Should we order their capture?"
Aurelion looked at the blindfolded man, who was busy conversing with Ume, and shook his head. "There is no need. The people will only grow restless if we arrest them without explanation. I will keep an eye on them."
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Once the disciples from all the sects arrived at the center, Javier, the host of the competition, began in a booming voice,
"Like every year, the opening of the Azure Sky Competition shall commence with the clash of the Inner Disciples from each sect!"
Javier pulled a lever embedded in the ground. The land began to tremble, and from beneath the earth, a platform rose upward, ascending to the same level as the walls where the audience was seated.
