Zhou Weiqing was clearly annoyed by the behavior of the Shangguan Family but he was not the type to hold grudges regarding it so he just shrugged his shoulder and decided to take it out on his opponents in the next match.
Another three days passed, and once again it was time for the next match of the tournament.
The Plaza was once again crowded with masses of audience, and they were all chatting about the main attraction of the day, the highlight fight.
Naturally, that was the fight between the two large empires, Zhou Weiqing and their team's Fei Li Empire, as well as the Bai Da Empire.
This was likely the most important fight in all of the preliminaries.
Under Lin TianAo's leadership, Zhou Weiqing, Drunken Bao, Crow, Little Four, Xiao Yan, and Ye Paopao arrived at the tournament grounds.
The first thing they did was to retrieve their winnings from their bet on the last round. Naturally, the one who won the most was Zhou Weiqing. His original million gold coins had turned into a million and three hundred thousand gold coins.
Similarly, Ye Paopao's five hundred thousand turned into six hundred and fifty thousand gold coins.
The others also had a correspondingly satisfying return.
Once more, the seven of them did not hesitate to bet all their winnings on themselves once more.
This was not only confidence in themselves but also a push on themselves, to put pressure on them to win.
The first two fights for the Bai Da Battle Team were good for them as well. They had surrendered to the seeded Dan Dun Battle Team, and for the other one, they had only sent out two members to gain the win in a crushing manner. As such, both teams had almost equal odds today.
The odds on the Fei Li Battle Team were 1 to 1.8, and 1 to 1.9 for the Bai Da Battle Team.
Just as the Fei Li Battle Team members had finished placing their bets, another team arrived as well, dressed in yellow uniforms.
On their yellow uniforms was a silver thread lining, and silver embroidery on their chest of their empire's symbol.
When the opposing teams spotted each other, the entire air was filled with fiery tension. That was natural because the yellow uniform-ed team was the Bai Da Battle Team.
The eight of them walked ahead to the Fei Li Team members. They were also here to place their bets, and their leader's gaze landed on Lin TianAo and he smiled, saying. "Bro TianAo, it's been a long time. Looks like this time you are actually the leader of the Fei Li Battle Team."
This leader was extremely huge, even taller than Lin TianAo, though perhaps not as well built. With bushy eyebrows and large eyes with thin lips, he gave an impression of being a harsh character. His hands were broad, matching his broad frame, giving forth a sharp edgy feel, a contrast from Lin TianAo's stable, a little introverted character.
Lin TianAo said solemnly. "That's right, I am the leader. Lang Xie, it's been a long time indeed."
Both of them shook hands, and as their large hands clasped together, the members of both teams could clearly sense the air almost exploding in that instance, the sheer force of the two palms causing the light in the air to almost seem twisted.
The 'handshake' lasted almost three seconds before they let go at the same time. From the surface, it seemed like no one had lost out, both of them without any change to their expressions.
Lang Xie continued smiling, saying. "Bro TianAo, let's meet on the stage then."
After saying that, he swept his gaze across the members of the Fei Li Battle Team, before turning to the betting booth and saying. "I place a million gold coins on the Bai Da Battle Team."
Drunken Bao sidled closer to Lin TianAo, saying softly. "Boss, he is trying to show off. It's such a shame that Weiqing had bet two million gold coins on our team winning."
Lin TianAo could not help but chuckle, controlling his laughter as he said passively. "Don't pay attention to him... He is right about one thing. Let's meet on stage to let our fighting do the talking. Let's go."
Although their fight had not started, the 'smell of gunpowder' between the two was already extremely thick, the tension and enmity clear between both sides as they walked past each other.
As they sat down, Little Four quickly spoke out. "Boss, what's the plan? Let's finish them all."
Without needing any pep talk, all of the Fei Li Team members were raring to go.
Lin TianAo said solemnly. "I just want to remind everyone that in every Heavenly Jewel Tournament, as long as our Fei Li Empire has met the Bai Da Empire, there has always been bloodshed. Both sides will definitely not hold back, or show any mercy, and many a life has been lost on either side in the history of this tournament. For the glory of our Empire, even if we have to sacrifice ourselves today, we must not lose!"
"For the glory of the empire!"
Besides Zhou Weiqing, all the team members shouted out immediately, at such a volume that all the surrounding teams preparing themselves could hear them.
Of course, the Bai Da Battle Team which were on their way to their own Rest House could also hear them.
Lang Xie gave a cold humph, shouting out loud. "Bai Da Victory!"
And his own team members also shouted out loud in unison.
The rest of the battle teams couldn't help but reveal a smile.
The fight had not yet started, but the two teams whose fight everyone was looking forward to were already clashing. Without question, this would be a clash of two titans, one of the deadliest fights thus far.
Lin TianAo's eyes narrowed. No one knew when his hands had gripped into tight fists.
"Boss, let me be the first one!" Drunken Bao said excitedly. "I will definitely be able to kill one of those Bai Da cretins!"
Lin TianAo lowered his head, looking at his tightly gripped fists. He seemed lost in thought for a few moments before he finally said solemnly: "Today's fight… I will leave the direction to Weiqing. He has proven himself, and I can tell that nobody will have any questions about it. So, Weiqing, you arrange our team's fight today."
"Me?" Zhou Weiqing was startled by the sudden mention of his name. He had not expected Lin TianAo to say something like this.
All the members turned to him, as if they were hungry wild beasts, causing Zhou Weiqing to feel a chill down his spine.
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