Chapter 69 First Round
The entire battle hall of Nalanda University pulsed with tension and excitement. Thousands of students filled the stands, their voices blending into a loud hum of anticipation.
Above them, on an elevated dais, the five elders, revered masters, and Dean Bodhidharma sat, their gazes sharp as they observed the competitors below.
Dean Bodhidharma, clad in his traditional robes, folded his hands in front of him, his piercing gaze scanning the young warriors below. Beside him, Master Ranjan, an expert in weaponry, leaned forward slightly.
"This generation seems promising," Master Ranjan mused and said "Some of them have honed their skills beyond expectations."
Master Mahatma, the overseer of the tournament, stroked his beard and said, "Let us see if they can uphold the legacy of Nalanda."
