Chapter 2133 — The Final Match
The Blossom Guardian · Page 2 of 2
At this point, a note of sorrow crept into the atmosphere. Jin Gangzuan, the sect master of the Golden Bell Sect, had not even come to watch today, which showed just how heavy his heart was! Of the disciples he had brought, one was dead and one wounded—what was the point of competing further?
Old Master Zhao paused, then continued, "Next, only eight families and sects remain. By drawing lots, we shall determine the final four; then by another drawing of lots, the final two and the third place; and the ultimate victor shall emerge from the final two! As yesterday, if you do not wish to compete, you may withdraw now. Otherwise, on the arena stage, life and death are each according to fate. Unless one side voluntarily concedes, it is entirely permissible to put one's opponent to death! Since this is a two-person arena challenge, if even one contestant on a team is eliminated or concedes, the entire team loses!
In addition, no magic treasures or weapons may be used in the match. As for all other rules—there are no rules!
Once the top three are decided, for the sake of fairness, the contestants ranked fourth and below may be given one opportunity to challenge. However, the one challenged must not be a former opponent! For example, if you were already defeated by someone in the elimination rounds, then you may not choose to challenge them again!
In view of the special circumstances of the Qianshan Sect, their mode of combat is one man and one beast, man and beast as one. Therefore, they are permitted to bring only one person and one spirit beast onto the stage to fight, which likewise counts as two against two! Does anyone have any objections?"
These rules were the same as yesterday's and seemed quite fair, so no one raised any objection—including Wei Zhao's side, which had no complaints either!
"Good. Since no one has any objections, then the matches begin. We shall now draw lots to determine the order of competition!" Old Master Zhao said with a nod.
The result of the draw surprised Wei Zhao greatly: his first match in the contest for the final four would be against the brothers Pi Zhifeng and Pi Zhitao! At this result, Wei Zhao furrowed his brows. The Pi brothers had lived together since childhood, and the two had never fought over the position of family head. On the contrary, they were among the more harmonious brothers in the hidden clans!
With the two of them joining forces, Wei Zhao felt a faint pressure!
Of course, Wei Zhao's pressure did not come from any fear of the Pi brothers on his own account—it came because of Han Xiaohu! If Wei Zhao fought one against two, he would naturally not fear these two Pi brothers. His worry was that the two would bypass him and go straight for Han Xiaohu the moment they took the stage!
"Chief, what tactics shall we use in this arena match?" Han Xiaohu asked with some concern, looking at the Pi brothers not far away, whose smiles were rather sly.
"When you get up there, just hide behind me. No need to fight—hide however you can hide best!" Wei Zhao said after a moment's thought.
"I'm sorry, Chief. My strength is too weak—I've made trouble for you!" Han Xiaohu knew he was a burden. For all that he had the strength of the early Earth Rank, he could be of no help to Wei Zhao! (To be continued) RQ