I Became a Supporting Character in a Martial Arts Novel (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 64

Meanwhile, several martial platforms began to be set up across the spacious area. Although this was the main tournament, when you added the participants who had advanced from the preliminaries to those sent by the Nine Sects and Eight Great Clans, the number came close to several hundred.

Thus, the initial matches inevitably had to be held simultaneously across multiple platforms.

‘So it’s a tournament format.’

The word “tournament” was familiar to me, but here they referred to it as “victor’s duel.”

According to the bracket, winners would advance straight to the finals, while a single loss meant immediate elimination—the very definition of this match format. Though a bit of luck in the draw might be needed, aside from that, it was the cleanest and easiest-to-understand method.

‘First, they’ll split everyone into groups for the initial tournament round; then, once one person remains from each group, those survivors will compete again in a second tournament round.’

I was predicting how the matches would proceed while looking at the large tournament bracket posted on the wall, still blank of names.

“Nervous?”

“Master.”

My Master, whom I’d seen even less frequently these past few days than when I was at Mount Hua, approached and asked.

“No, judging by your expressions, I suppose I didn’t need to ask.”

Before even hearing my reply, Master gave a wry smile and lightly patted both my and Hahyeon’s shoulders.

“You’re both calm—that’s good. Respect your opponents by giving your absolute best. Understood?”

“Yes, Master.”

The moment I answered, a member of the Wulin Alliance deliberately climbed onto the central martial platform and shouted in a loud voice, as if on cue.

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