"Everyone gather around."
"You will draw a number turn-wise. Then you will get paired with a disciple with a matching number." Bai Hua announced.
Everyone started drawing numbers turn-wise.
It was finally Grim's turn. He placed his hand inside the cauldron. He could feel small tokens inside.
He drew a token amongst them and check the numbers.
"It's number 18."
Once everyone had drawn the numbers, Bai Hua made an announcement.
"Now that everyone has drawn numbers, go find your team and get ready for battle."
Everyone started shouting their numbers.
"Number 14 here."
"Number 26 here."
Number 50 here."
Grim started shouting and looking for his duo, "Number 18 here."
Soon, a muscled guy came to him.
"I'm number 18 too."
"My name is Grim. Let's get along."
"Hello brother Grim. My name is Zeng Mu."
Grim suggested, "Let's wait for our opponents to be announced."
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Everyone found their team after an hour.
Bai Hua made another announcement, "The opponents will be chosen according to opposite order."
"For example, team 1 will be fighting team 50, 2 will be fighting 49, and so forth."
"Now, let the second round begin with the battle between Team 1 and Team 50."
The announcement was over.
The disciples from both teams went to the stage.
Gong!
As soon as the bell rang, they started their battle.
The disciples from team 1 used 'fire storm' at the same time, it amplified the effect, and a large firestorm headed towards the opponent.
The opponents were ready with their water shields.
Both of the skills collided and steam was released.
"That should have got them." one of the disciples of the team one commented.
No one could see anything.
Utilizing the opportunity, the disciples from Team 50 made their way toward Team 1 and launched an attack.
The disciples from Duo 1 were caught off guard and were defeated easily.
"Team 50 has won" Overseer announced the result.
"Next."
The next team had made their way into the stage.
Gong!
"We surrender." Both disciples from team 49 decided to surrender as soon as they saw Youn Chang in the opponent.
"Team 2 has won."
"Next"
The battle ensued for hours. Xia Peng and Shao Zexi were in teams 5 and 7 respectively. So, they were able to achieve victory without even fighting.
Finally, it was Grim's turn. His opponent was team 33. The opponent's team was composed of a sick-looking man and a tall man.
Gong!
Both Grim and Zeng Mu got into the position.
His opponents were the first to make a move. They released fireballs toward his team.
"Dash" Grim disappeared from the spot. Zeng Mu had used the earth shield to endure the attack.
Grim appeared near the opponent.
"Storm" He sent lightning bolts toward them.
However, they were able to dodge it.
"Dash" Grim disappeared from the spot again and appeared behind the opponent.
"Thew" He multiplied his strength by 25 times and punched the taller man.
Bang!
He was kicked out of the stage and was stuck in the sidewalls.
The sick-looking man was left speechless.
Grim asked him, "Do you want to continue?"
"I surrender." The sick-looking man ran out off the stage quickly.
"Team 18 won."
All of the battles had been concluded by the evening.
Bai Hua congratulated the winners and made an announcement.
"The last round will take place tomorrow, and you will battle individually. So, be prepared."
"Now, go and take a rest."
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