Chapter 637: Sophia
Lana rolled her eyes at such enthusiasm and almost wanted to scream at them.
Her expression must have been far too vivid, because in the next second, a camera zoomed in on her, and her face appeared on the enormous screen where every participant was being displayed.
The audience fell silent for a moment before the spectators across the country erupted into an uproar.
"Who is this arrogant girl?"
"How dare she make such a face at our champion?"
One by one, people began shouting angrily, and some even picked up things around them, seemingly ready to throw them at Lana.
When Lana saw this, she rolled her eyes and shouted back,
"What? Do you think it is romantic if he loses one of his hands or legs? Would you still think it is romantic if something happens to him during the first round? Can you all guarantee that your young master Danny will not get hurt? When that happens, will you still glorify it in the name of romance?"
The moment she finished speaking, Danny’s expression turned colder. His gaze sharpened as he looked directly at Lana.
"Whatever I am doing is voluntary. Please refrain from forcing your opinions on me."
Hearing those words, Lana rolled her eyes again. "I have no interest in talking to a dog couple anyway."
With that, she turned her head away.
Calix’s expression darkened immediately, and he glared at Lana with unmistakable hostility.
Lana, on the other hand, simply closed her eyes. She could already feel a faint headache forming behind her temples.
’That was stupid. Why did I even say those words? It will not make any difference in the end.’
Meanwhile, the audience remained stunned by Lana’s words.
Despite their anger, many of them could not deny that there was indeed a possibility that something terrible could happen.
The realisation slowly drained some of the excitement from the crowd, and even the previously heated atmosphere surrounding the competition seemed to cool.
Seeing the change, the host quickly stepped forward and tried to lighten the atmosphere.
"All right, all right. Let us forget about this little argument and move on to the other hosts we have with us today. First, let us welcome Natasha. She originally belonged to Country H, but she is now here representing Country U."
The moment her name was announced, the people from both Country H and Country U erupted into cheers.
"Next, we have Henry."
The host smiled brightly as he continued,
"Natasha and Henry are husband and wife. They previously made significant contributions toward closing one of the most important ghost zones. Having them here today is honestly a great honor."
Their mystical cultivation levels were not publicly known.
It was common knowledge that the organisers would never reveal the cultivation levels of the judges or the important participants, but judging from their presence alone, it was obvious that each of them possessed extraordinary strength.
Natasha then stepped forward and continued the introductions. "Next, we have Ru Rong, one of the most famous cultivators from the country China."
The next second, the entire venue erupted into thunderous applause.
Ru Rong was extremely famous, and she had a popular I-account where she constantly shared pictures and videos of her travels.
As a result, countless people already knew her.
Not only was she talented, but she was also skilled enough to dabble in spellcasting.
Although she was not particularly proficient at it, many people still considered her a remarkably talented and versatile cultivator.
Ru Rong waved toward the audience with a bright smile.
"Thank you so much for your love and support."
The moment she said those words, the audience became even more excited, and some people could be seen wiping away tears of happiness.
Next came Kenji Yamasaki from Country J. He was dressed in ordinary clothes, yet there was something strangely captivating about his eyes.
Although he was already more than a hundred years old, he looked no older than a young man in his twenties.
After the host announced his name and accomplishments, they moved on to Blake from Country T, followed by Vera from Country K.
Once all the introductions had been completed, the host turned toward the judges.
"Now, I would like one of the judges to explain the rules and first task to all the participants."
The moment the host finished speaking, Vera stood up.
She looked at the participants with her striking amber eyes.
Her tan skin and stunning features made her particularly noticeable beneath the bright lights of the arena.
Despite her beautiful appearance, there was a seriousness in her gaze that immediately made the surrounding atmosphere quiet.
"Your first task will be the Ghost Domain. You will have to enter the Ghost Domain and fight the ghosts inside."
The moment she announced the task, everyone’s expressions changed.
It was indeed a difficult challenge.
Until now, the first round had always involved some kind of ghost-related exorcism, but this time, the rules had changed completely.
The Ghost Domain, as its name suggested, was a mysterious domain filled with ghosts.
In order to enter it, participants had to wait until three o’clock in the morning and place two mirrors directly opposite each other.
Once an infinite mirror loop was created, they had to chant a specific incantation.
After completing the ritual, they would automatically be teleported into the Ghost Domain.
Once inside, they could fight the ghosts and return before four o’clock in the morning, because the portal would remain open only until then.
If they failed to return before four o’clock, they would become trapped inside the Ghost Domain for an entire day.
Vera looked around at the participants before continuing. "You will all enter the Ghost Domain."
Everyone waited silently for her next instruction.
"You will have the choice to stay there for only one hour, or you can remain there for an entire day. The time limit for this round is five days. Whoever manages to survive for the full five days will become a winner."