"Smack."
"Bang."
One by one, the bottles were smashed. Seizing the moment just as the domain had withdrawn and the "Holy Water" was still effective, some chose the safe path of retreat without hesitation.
Lu Ping'an blended into the thinning crowd, watching the "young fellows" he admired, hoping they would make the most rational decisions.
To give up in time was also a form of courage and rationality, to stubbornly cling on without a clear understanding of one's own strength, in Lu Ping'an's view, was simply foolishness.
Soon, he would forcibly make that choice for them...
"Actually, this is a good thing, we're not losing out!"
"Sentry" Lu Feng was still holding on, shouting "we're not losing out" while trying to convince other partners not to miss this rare opportunity...
"This is an opportunity. Many eyes are watching us, and if we perform well, maybe a high-level professional will take us as apprentices, or big clubs, companies, or churches will recruit us..."