บท 195: The Start

The competition formally started after three days of primary fights.

There were twelve rings with a diameter of 300 feet set up in the square outside the Imperial Palace.

Muscular soldiers in heavy armor stood there in a row, keeping spectators outside.

As bells tolled to signal the start of the competition, the crowd started to gather in the square. Flying ships also flew over slowly, about 100 yards above, away from the palace wall.

Most of those on the flying ships were from big groups, including the top ten sects and schools of the Fire Field and important families.

On the ground, beyond the soldier line temporary stands for the spectators held people from the local forces.