Chapter 437 The Whispering Sect Also Participated in the Competition

Chapter 437 The Whispering Sect Also Participated in the Competition

The center area surrounded by eight arenas was a large open space where the judges' seats were set up. From there, they could clearly see every duel happening in each arena.

Above the open space, several 360-degree cameras floated in the air. The cameras were able to record the matches clearly from every angle without any blind spots, preventing cheating and accidents.

With half an hour left before the competition, Isabella led her team over to Gwyneth.

Gwyneth rubbed her head. "Ansley, take them to the preparation area. The competition is about to start."

Isabella nodded and led everyone toward the preparation area.

It was said that sixteen forces had signed up for this competition, which was why eight arenas were set up at the venue.

The first round should be one-on-one elimination matches, with the sixteen forces paired up in duels. The winning side would advance, while opponents would be decided by drawing lots. That meant if you were unlucky enough to draw a really strong force, you could be eliminated right in the first round.

Besides the seven great families, two noble families ranked in the top ten were also competing. So, excluding these nine major forces, who would the remaining seven forces be?

Isabella was somewhat curious about this.

Arriving at the entrance to the preparation area, she showed her competition token, and the guards let them in.

The preparation area was already crowded with many forces, and as soon as Isabella walked in, she actually heard people discussing the Whispering Sect.

When she heard clearly what they were saying, her expression changed immediately. She strode toward them, "What were you just saying?"

The speaker was a young man from the Trevino family.

The young man naturally recognized Isabella. When she questioned him like this, he immediately showed a somewhat nervous expression, "Ms. Powell..."

"What were you just talking about?" Isabella asked with a serious expression, "I didn't hear wrong—you were discussing The Whispering Sect?"

The young man got nervous, and his words came out a bit shaky, "Yes, Ms. Powell, you... You didn't know? This time, the Whispering Sect has also entered the competition."

"What?" Isabella's brow furrowed.

The young man pointed at seven or eight young men and women in the distance and said quietly, "They're The Whispering Sect's competition team."

Isabella looked in the direction the young man pointed. Those seven or eight young people were all wearing matching black outfits and identical half-masks. Whether in terms of presence or appearance, they stood out dramatically.

They were... people from The Whispering Sect?

Isabella focused her hearing, catching the hushed voices of people around her.

Sure enough, the Whispering Sect's sudden appearance had many people talking.

"I really didn't expect The Whispering Sect would also enter this competition. But isn't The Whispering Sect the group that raided the Powell family four years ago? How dare they come to Elyndra? Aren't they afraid the Powell family will..."

"The Whispering Sect people all look so powerful. I heard four years ago the Powell family couldn't beat them. In this competition, won't The Whispering Sect take the championship?"

"If The Whispering Sect wins the championship, where will the Powell family's dignity be?"

"Dignity? The Powell family probably lost all dignity in front of the Whispering Sect long ago. Even the head of the Powell family back then wasn't a match for The Whispering Sect's leader. The so-called first family was completely raided by an organization—if word gets out, it's really a joke..."

There were all kinds of comments. The Whispering Sect appearing so brazenly was like a slap in the Powell family's face.

If The Whispering Sect really won this competition, the consequences would be unthinkable.

"Wait here for me. I'll be right back."

Isabella left the preparation area to find Gwyneth.

"Ansley, isn't the competition about to start? Why did you come back?"

"The Whispering Sect people are here. They've also entered this ancient martial arts competition." Isabella said with a somewhat grave expression.

Hearing this, Gwyneth's expression turned cold. "What did you say?"

Several elders also looked over, "Ms. Isabella Powell, are you sure The Whispering Sect really signed up for this competition?"

"I saw them in the preparation area."

Gwyneth's fingers clenched tight, her face looking unpleasant, "What right does The Whispering Sect have to enter the competition? And what is the Ancient Martial Arts Alliance thinking? Why did they never tell me The Whispering Sect would come?"

Gwyneth stood up and walked toward the judges' seats.

Robbie was sitting there.

Gwyneth came before Robbie and demanded coldly, "Robbie, why didn't you ever tell me The Whispering Sect would enter the competition?"

Robbie looked at Gwyneth, his expression unchanged, "Ms. Powell, I didn't expect beforehand that The Whispering Sect would compete. This ancient martial arts competition is open to everyone. I have no reason to prevent The Whispering Sect from participating."

Gwyneth's face darkened, "You should know what The Whispering Sect has done. Letting such a cruel organization enter the competition—aren't you worried they'll disrupt the rules? Also, everyone knows the Powell family suffered at The Whispering Sect's hands. Today, The Whispering Sect appears so brazenly—isn't their intention obvious? How many people will talk about the Powell family behind their backs?"

Robbie frowned, "Ms. Powell, so what do you plan to do?"

"Make the Whispering Sect withdraw from the competition. Don't let this evil force appear in the public eye again!" Gwyneth said with burning eyes, "Their purpose in competing is definitely not simple! Everyone in the Northern Ice Empire is watching this competition. If The Whispering Sect wins, the public's blind following will make this force even stronger. The stronger The Whispering Sect becomes, the greater the threat to the royal family and the seven great families!"

This competition also meant the Whispering Sect planned to move from the shadows into the light.

The Whispering Sect had done such hateful things, and they still wanted to win glory?

Hearing this, Robbie frowned, his expression becoming somewhat heavy, "No, I don't have the authority to make The Whispering Sect withdraw."

Gwyneth laughed, "How can you not have the authority? You're the organizer."

"The competition rules state that all forces can participate, so naturally, the Whispering Sect can also compete." Robbie said, "Even though I'm the organizer, I can't arbitrarily order any force to withdraw."

Gwyneth narrowed her eyes, "So no matter what I say, you won't make The Whispering Sect withdraw?"

Robbie didn't even look at her. "That's right."

Gwyneth took a deep breath, almost unable to control her temper, ready to flip this entire venue.

She held back again and again, looking at Robbie, seeming to understand something, her eyes becoming bone-chillingly cold.