"Everyone let's go."
Everyone was back on the hunt as soon as the new day arrived.
Most of the disciples were in the outer region. So, the competition started getting fierce.
Meanwhile in the middle region.
"That should be the last."
Grim had managed to hunt a group of saber-toothed tigers.
He knew he was under surveillance. So, he didn't try to sell the corpse to the system.
He carved a fat chunk of meat out and put it over the fire.
"I can deal with the peak-mutation realm beasts without breaking a sweat."
A dangerous thought popped into his head, "Should I try Archon realm beasts next?"
Suddenly, he got a flashback about his battle against the vulture.
Last time he won against the vulture with the help of three other beasts. His cultivation was also higher than at present, and he could fly previously.
"Forget it. I'll hunt here."
He ate the cooked meat and got back to the hunt again.
"This is the best opportunity to gather Evo."
The slaughter had begun. Unlike last time, he killed everything he could get his hands on.
Grim was currently in 50th on the leaderboard. However, his position was rising slowly.
By the time he stopped hunting, his rank had already risen by 10, and he had managed to accumulate 4000 Evo.
Now, he was in 40th place.
While everyone's rank was fluctuating. The top three ranks were constant. Only points had changed.
1. Yuan Chang - 10000 points
2. Xia Peng - 8000 points
3. Shao Zexi - 7400 points
Everyone was trying their best.
The next day.
The competition was even fiercer than before.
Today was the last day of the first round. So, everyone had a high fighting spirit.
Confrontations became common among different groups along with stealing other's prey.
While chaos was spreading in the outer region, disciples in the middle region were busy hunting.
While confrontation was possible in the middle region, it was a rare occurrence. So, the day passed without much commotion for disciples in the middle region.
During the evening an announcement was made.
"Dear disciples, the first round of the competition is now concluded. All of you can return to the arena immediately."
The ranks on the leaderboard were as such.
1. Yuan Chang - 18000 points
2. Xia Peng - 16500 points
3. Shao Zexi - 15000 points
4. Hu Cai - 14500 points
5. Yie Xieren - 13200 points
6. Zi Ning - 13000
7. Xu Bai - 12900
8. Liao Bo - 12400
9. Tao Zan - 12100
10. Wan Su -12000
30. Grim - 8000 points
100. Lin Wen - 3000 points
All of the disciples had different expressions once the announcement was made.
One of the disciples sighed, "I only managed to earn 100 points. I guess I have no hope for the second round."
Many disciples could understand his feeling because they were also in the same boat as him.
The assigned guardians appeared in front of the disciples, "It's getting darker. So, follow us."
All the disciples followed them.
Grim was also in the group. He was calculating the Evo he had harvested today.
"I was able to earn 5000 Evo today. It was a good harvest."
All the disciples were able to return after 2 hours.
Meanwhile, all eight instructors were waiting at the top of the arena.
Bai Hua announced, "Congratulations to all the disciples ranked within 100, you are qualified for the second round."
"The second round will take place tomorrow, and it will be a duo battle."
"All the disciples will draw numbers. You will be paired with other disciples with the same number to form a duo."
"Then you will battle other duos. Whoever wins will be selected for the third round."
"Now go take a rest. You will need it."
All the disciples dispersed and returned to their accommodation.
[Evo points left: 43,750]