The staff member once again read out the rules for the individual competition. After everyone confirmed that it was correct, the competition began.
The rules were very simple. The participants would draw their sequence for the one on one battle and the losers would be eliminated in each round. In the final round, the champion would obtain a Prohibition Order.
Everyone was familiar with the rules but Gregary still reminded all the team members before they drew the lots, "Today is the individual competition. All of you should do your best to protect yourself from being hurt, except for Fade. Our focus is on tomorrow's group competition, understand?" He warned.
"Got it!" All the team members yelled in unison.
At first, Halston and Kelsey seemed to have some objections to Gregory's decision. They believed that they had the capabilities to stand until the end. After the previous day's incident, they finally understood the gap between them and Fade, so they no longer opposed Gregory's decision.
As long as Fade was there, it was impossible for them to win the individual competition. Therefore, the main task for the other team members was to conserve their strength and to prepare for the group competition the following day.
As for Fade, 6 reg ary didn't have much to say. He turned his head and looked over before giving his last piece of advice, "Fade, I don't have anything else for you. Just be careful."
"Mr. Zhao, don't worry!" Fade nodded solemnly. He then stepped out and went to draw lots.
Everyone went forward to draw lots one after another. Soon after that, the sequence was fixed.
The lineup and the order of the competition were announced on the spot.
"Number one, Fade Chen from China," the staff member announced. The first name to be read out was Fade's. He was the first to step onto the stage.
Suddenly, there was an uproar at the scene and everyone turned to look at Fade.
Everyone knew that being the first to fight wasn't a good thing. It would give the other opponents the opportunity to observe his fighting strategies and his weaknesses. As such, they could tailor their strategies to confront him.
Hence, being number one was always regarded as the unluckiest number.
However, Fade didn't care about these things. He merely smirked and stepped forward.
"Number two, Mokhan from Induland." The staff member announced Fade's opponent. It was a member from Induland's team.
"Next, let's pick the arena!" The staff member continued, "The arena chosen is number three, the shrubs field."
"Now, both contestants are to go to arena number three to begin the competition."
The crowd then moved to arena number three. Gregary's expression was slightly cold when he whispered, "Mokhan is from Induland. His main strength is flexibility and agility. He may also have some special tactics in poisoning. Arena number three is the best place for him to exert his power. Fade, you have to be careful."
Fade nodded and recalled the master on the Dark List whom he had killed, Serpent. He was also from Induland and he was good at using poisons.
As for Joey, she pursed her lips and said unhappily, "My brother has drawn number one and is the first to battle. Now, his opponent has the most suitable venue. Isn't this too much of a coincidence? In my opinion, the Micovia team must've bribed the organizers. They must've played some tricks behind our back."
Gregary sighed, "They have the advantages as the host. It's unavoidable."
Fade didn't seem to care at all, he said, "No matter what tricks they are playing, I'll defeat them all."
"Fade, I believe in you. You'll definitely win the competition," Joey clenched her fist and hissed.
Soon after that, a peal of sarcastic laughter came from the side. "Win? Does the little girl know how many participants are participating in total? How many well-known masters are here? She has no idea at all, yet she still thinks that he will win in the competition. Isn't it ridiculous?" A voice chuckled.
Upon seeing this, many of the spectators began to comment about it.
"Is he really that stupid? He doesn't even know to hide."
"I heard that Fade is quite strong. He's probably confident!"
"No matter how confident he is, he shouldn't act so recklessly. Isn't he giving Mokhan the chance to sneak up on him?"
"He's too arrogant. He'll pay the price soon."
In the midst of the heated discussion, Fade walked to the center of the arena and stopped. He closed his eyes and felt the movements around him.
At that moment, Mokhan, who was hiding in the bushes, silently shuttled through the shrubbery, taking unusual routes.
Even the audience, who was watching from a higher position found it difficult to trace Mokhan if they didn't pay attention to him, let alone Fade, who was in the center of the field. He wouldn't be able to see Mokhan at all.
Moktian, who was standing at the side, glanced at Joey with a smirk on his face. He then mocked sarcastically, "My brother will definitely win. Your brother is too dumb. He's not moving at all. He'll lose for sure." "Hmph!" Joey didn't bother to explain. She just continued watching the match in the arena silently.
After standing for a while, Mokhan still hadn't launched an attack. The audience was waiting patiently for him to make a move, yet Fade looked around and snorted impatiently, "Are you playing hide-and-seek with me?"
"I'm not interested in wasting my time with you," Fade said.
He gently pointed with the fingertip on his right hand. A little flame burst out from his fingertip and it fell onto the bushes.
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