Fighting to the Last Minute

More and more people were arriving at the square. Almost all of the seats had been taken. It was very noisy, packed with people.

After the bell tolled, the spectators quieted down. They all looked towards where the leaders were sitting.

The Dean of the Sacred Institute stood up to give a prepared speech. He thanked everyone for coming, then declared the start of the competition.

There was a spacious platform in the middle. The Dean of Students Shi Wengong jumped onto it and explained the rules to the disciples of the institute.

It wasn't obligatory to fight, but whoever wanted to fight could take part in the competition.

The disciple who went onto the platform could invite a rival. The invited one could certainly refuse the invitation, but no one would chicken out under so many people's gazes.

Naturally, the disciples of the Earth grade could only fight with those of the same level.

The participants would be awarded as long as their performance was good enough.