The next day, the weather was clear and a cool breeze blew.
The martial arts field was bustling early in the morning, with many disciples placing bets on who would win. The odds were adjusted based on the strength of the disciples. If a disciple was strong, the odds would be low, but if a disciple was weak, the odds would be higher.
However, for the strongest disciples from each hall, no bets were placed because their victory was certain. Unless two strongest disciples from different halls clashed, a separate betting game would be set up.
Before the competition, Baili Hongzhuang had checked her odds and found them to be average. It seemed that everyone had high expectations for the White Lion's strength.
Just like the previous day, Baili Hongzhuang looked at the number she drew - number three.
"I didn't expect to be on early this time," Baili Hongzhuang sighed.
This way, she could rest in the dormitory after the competition ended. Although she only had one day, her strength could be further enhanced.
Ye Chenyu sat beside Baili Hongzhuang as before. After witnessing Ye Chenyu's strength in yesterday's match, Baili Hongzhuang already knew that Ye Chenyu was formidable. If her guess was correct, Ye Chenyu had a good chance of entering the finals.
"Baili Junior Sister, your opponent today is Guo Qiaoyan from the Baihu Hall. Her strength is considered average in the Baihu Hall, at the second stage of the Green Realm. She also has more battle experience than Lu Zhengyang, so she won't be easy to deal with," Ye Chenyu informed Baili Hongzhuang after seeing the number she drew.
Compared to the luck factor in the preliminary matches yesterday, relying on luck would be even harder in this second preliminary match.
Baili Hongzhuang nodded slightly. The second stage of the Green Realm was already quite powerful. As one progressed in cultivation, each stage represented a significant gap in strength.
"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother Ye. I will be careful," Baili Hongzhuang smiled.
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"The third match, Guo Qiaoyan from the Baihu Hall against Baili Hongzhuang from the Zhuque Hall!"
With the voice of the elder referee, Baili Hongzhuang quickly ascended the stage. At the same time, Guo Qiaoyan stood opposite Baili Hongzhuang.
The two women faced each other, attracting the interest of many disciples. Among the participants in the finals, female disciples were a rare presence, and it was even rarer to see two female disciples collide.
"The match begins!"
The elder referee announced without hesitation and then stepped back from the martial stage.
Guo Qiaoyan stared at Baili Hongzhuang, and her second stage of the Green Realm's spiritual power burst forth, creating a pressure that filled the entire sky.
"Guo Qiaoyan has already reached the second stage of the Green Realm. Even if Baili Hongzhuang's contract beast takes action, it won't be easy for her to win!"
"The martial techniques that cultivators master are much stronger than those of demonic beasts. Baili Hongzhuang is destined to lose this match!"
"I bet on Baili Hongzhuang's victory. I didn't expect her opponent to be Guo Qiaoyan!"
Some cultivators who had bet on Baili Hongzhuang began to complain. They had wagered valuable cultivation resources, and if they lost, it would be a significant loss.
On the other hand, Xia Zhiqing and the others had bet on Baili Hongzhuang and weren't worried at all.
Guo Qiaoyan swiftly moved, attacking Baili Hongzhuang like lightning, with her fierce fist wind aiming directly at Baili Hongzhuang's face.