Chapter 1219: First Battle
Han Li swept his gaze over the platform to discover that all of the noteworthy names that Zhou Xianyang had mentioned were present, including the likes of Luo Yuanshan of the Azure Remorse Forest, Celestial Maiden Ziluo, and of course, Sikong Jian of the Lone Sun Peak.
The spectators on the plaza were clearly also not fans of this course of action, and a chorus of boos rang out across the plaza.
Sikong Jian remained completely unfazed, and despite all the boos that were ringing out, everyone also couldn't help but be a little envious of his shamelessness. After all, if he could successfully obtain a Bodhi Token, then his shamelessness would be completely vindicated.
Overall, this was not a bad gamble to make for Sikong Jian.
"Sect Leader Zhou, if Fellow Daoist Chang manages to draw Sikong Jian, then he'd better make sure to come out on top. That way, not only will the Lone Sun Peak's reputation be razed to the ground, you'll also be able to give him some well-deserved payback," Zhao Yuanlai said with a smile.
"We can't count on such coincidences," Zhou Xianyang replied with a smile, and while defeating Sikong Jian would certainly be a very sweet victory, he was still hoping that Han Li wouldn't have to face him in battle.
After all, as a sect leader, Sikong Jian was going to be more powerful than most, if not all of the other competitors, and he was renowned for his insidious and devious character, so everyone else was naturally hoping not to have to face.
"I have here ninety-six numbered balls. Each of you will pick one, and the number you pick will be assigned to you. Number one will face number ninety-six, number two will face number ninety-five, and so on. Understood?" the officiating elder asked.
"Understood," all of the competitors answered in unison.
"Begin," the elder declared as he tossed the ninety-six numbered balls up into the air, and they began to glow like radiant stars as they hung above everyone's heads.
All of the competitors swept a sleeve through the air to each draw a ball into their grasp, and after claiming a ball for himself, Han Li injected a wisp of immortal spiritual power into it, upon which the number "ninety-one" was revealed.