You're Rigging This Right Out in the Open!

The Spirit Beast Grand Prix is now in its final stages.

Only seven teams remain.

The Vast Heaven Sect, having received two consecutive byes, is a super monster that no one wants to face.

Martial Emperor City, on the other hand, fought its way through, cutting down all obstacles and slaughtering its way through.

Northern Nether City demonstrated to all parties that their position as the third strongest in the world was not undeserved, unlike the previous Certain Cloud Sect whose name could not be mentioned.

The Star Moon Sect also possesses extremely formidable combat power.

The Soul Devourers Team grew stronger with each battle, becoming a dark horse.

Besides these five, the Sacred Heart Sect and the Divine Will Gate emerged as the biggest winners of this Spirit Beast Grand Prix.

These two teams aren't particularly strong; at least compared to the top ten eliminated teams, they would be utterly crushed if they faced them.

But unfortunately, the top ten teams had really bad luck in this competition...

One by one, they were either sent away by Martial Emperor City or by the Vast Heaven Sect.

In the end, these two teams managed to survive to the end despite not being particularly strong.

Both families are completely satisfied with reaching this point; it is undoubtedly the most glorious moment in the history of their sects.

In this draw for the top seven to four, Wu Qiushui, the Grand Elder of Martial Emperor City, was the one who drew the lots.

When Wu Qiushui was selected as one of the people to draw lots, she didn't think anything of it at first!

Others are afraid of being drawn because they worry that the Vast Heaven Sect's lottery box is haunted and might randomly draw our Martial Emperor City.

Now that I, from Martial Emperor City, am going up to draw the lots myself, no matter how haunted the Vast Heaven Sect's lottery box is, it can't possibly draw a lot from Martial Emperor City again, right?

So Wu Qiushui was completely calm, but soon after she finished talking with Cheng Xiaotian Wu Qiushui, she became uneasy.

It's very simple... Wu Qiushui suddenly realized that their Martial Emperor City wasn't invincible after all... There's a chance they'll draw the Vast Heaven Sect in the lottery this time...

Are we doomed this round?

The Vast Heaven Sect's lottery box is practically haunted; whoever goes up loses... Could our Martial Emperor City be wiped out this time too?

Regardless of what the people in Martial Emperor City say, the lottery will continue.

Soon, a new round of drawing lots began.

Chu Xinghe, who had sacrificed five hundred years of the Beast God's lifespan, prayed to the heavens on the spot, asking that they should not be the first to emerge, nor the last, but rather that their Vast Heaven Sect should emerge from the middle.

If the Beast God's five hundred years of lifespan is not enough, I am willing to add another five hundred years of the Beast God's lifespan!

As if he had heard Chu Xinghe's call, Elder Wu drew out the first calling card!

Northern Nether City!

As Northern Nether City was drawn out, everyone present couldn't help but gasp in shock. After all, Northern Nether City's strength was undeniable; not to mention others, even their Martial Emperor City wouldn't want to encounter Northern Nether City.

The opponent for Northern Nether City was quickly drawn!

Soul Devourers!

When the audience saw that Northern Nether City's opponent was the Soul Devourers, they erupted in cheers. The Soul Devourers had fought their way through countless battles, remaining undefeated. Could Soul Devourers create another miracle against Northern Nether City?

Chu Xinghe didn't care whether Northern Nether City was facing off against the Soul Devourers, nor did he care who would win between the two sides. At this moment, Chu Xinghe was saying... Please quickly withdraw our Vast Heaven Sect... Don't leave us at the end... No!

As if the heavens had heard Chu Xinghe's prayer, Elder Wu pulled out the third calling card in the next moment.

Divine Will Gate!

The moment the Divine Will Gate was pulled out, the scene erupted in cheers.

You have to understand that among the remaining seven forces, the Divine Will Gate is definitely the softest target. To put it bluntly, who wouldn't want to pick on the softest target?

So when the third one to be drawn from the Divine Will Gate was drawn, almost everyone was praying that we would encounter the Divine Will Gate!

This even includes Chu Xinghe.

Chu Xinghe more devout than anyone else; he even said he would be willing to add another five hundred years of the Beast God's lifespan to his own...

Whether it was because the Beast God's lifespan was truly remarkable or not, Elder Wu opened the fourth invitation card right before everyone's eyes!

The moment the invitation was opened, the room erupted in chaos!

Vast Heaven Sect!

The fourth sect to be drawn was Vast Heaven Sect!

Vast Heaven Sect versus Divine Will Gate!

Chu Xinghe's tears fell...

Thank goodness, if I had known the Beast God's life was so valuable, I would have bet it long ago...

This finally gives Chu Xinghe a chance to embarrass himself...

I could accept being drawn last and getting a bye, but last time I was drawn first and you still gave me a bye? This time, our Vast Heaven Sect is in the middle, so tell me, how am I supposed to get a bye this time?

I'm not going to lose this round!

Ah! How! Did! We! Lose!

Just as Chu Xinghe was about to jump for joy, Elder Wu on the stage spoke up.

"Vast Heaven Sect! Bye!"

On site. "???"

Chu Xinghe: "???????????"

Chu Xinghe was completely stunned... That Elder Wu Qiushui, do you have any shame?

If you were to say that I was the first one you drew from the Vast Heaven Sect, I could accept getting a bye. But damn it, I was the fourth one drawn, and my opponent was already chosen. Tell me, how am I supposed to get a bye?

Your decision to award a bye is completely unreasonable, isn't it?

Chu Xinghe was about to jump out and say, "This isn't just a backroom deal; it's an open operation, you know that?"

Other events have their organizers maneuvering behind the scenes, but you guys are doing it openly and transparently. What's the meaning of that?

This is way too obvious, isn't it?

You're practically forcing yourselves to act recklessly!

"Elder Wu, our Vast Heaven Sect was the fourth to be drawn. Isn't this bye a bit absurd?"

The Grand Elder finally couldn't stand it anymore and spoke up with a speechless expression.

Faced with the Elder's question, Wu Qiushui was also at a loss, because the Elder was right...

Just as Wu Qiushui was trying to figure out what to say, the King of Ideas Zheng Yu spoke up.

"Elder, please don't be anxious. Elder Wu's intentions are good!"

"It's truly remarkable that the Divine Will Gate has come this far. Elder Wu can't bear to see Divine Will Gate eliminated. He wants to give the Divine Will Gate a chance, and also give all of us a chance."

After Zheng Yu spoke, the previously noisy scene quieted down.

It must be said that Zheng Yu knows how to talk; upon hearing Zheng Yu's words, the group of old foxes' minds immediately started racing.

All of Zheng Yu's previous remarks were just polite formalities; only the last sentence was the truth.

What do you mean by giving everyone a chance?

The meaning is clear... If Vast Heaven Sect continues to be left out, then theoretically, without the two tough opponents, Northern Nether City and the Soul Devourers, all of us could potentially be picked off next. And Divine Will Gate is arguably the easiest target among all the remaining teams. You can just tell me whether you want to pick on them or not.

Even the Divine Will Gate agreed with Zheng Yu's assessment.

The moment the Vast Heaven Sect was chosen as their opponent, the Divine Will Gate even considered forfeiting...

It's better to forfeit than to go up and get wiped out in one go...

But if the Vast Heaven Sect gets a bye now, there's a good chance our Divine Will Gate will draw the Sacred Heart Sect, who's just as easy to deal with as us. While the Sacred Heart Sect isn't as easy as us, we still have a fighting chance...

What the hell is the point of even fighting against the Vast Heaven Sect?

So, shortly after Zheng Yu finished speaking, everyone started to speak.

"Zheng Yu is right. It hasn't been easy for the Divine Will Gate to get to where it is today. Since the Clear Vast Heaven Sect isn't included in the rankings anyway, why not give the Divine Will Gate a chance?"

"No problem. The Vast Heaven Sect has already had two byes. Since the first and last to draw can have a bye, it's also reasonable for the fourth to have a bye!"

"Yes, yes, yes... Martial Emperor City has considered everything very thoroughly... I agree with the Vast Heaven Sect having a bye."

I agree... I agree...

Besides the two sides, Northern Nether City and the Soul Devourers, even the Divine Will Gate came out and expressed his agreement to give Vast Heaven Sect a bye.

Chu Xinghe: "???"

What the hell are you bunch of old fogies saying?

Have you no shame?

Although I, Chu Xinghe, know you all want to bully the weak, can you at least not be so obvious about it?

And you, the leader of the Divine Will Gate, you're being treated like a pushover and you still agree to it? What were you thinking?

But at this moment, Chu Xinghe noticed that the First Elder's face, which had been full of question marks, was gradually turning into a chrysanthemum shape. Seeing the First Elder's expression, Chu Xinghe realized that although the reasons of these old geezers were outrageous, the First Elder was still convinced.

If we don't let the Vast Heaven Sect have a bye, we'll lose one opportunity to bully an easy target. But if we do let the Vast Heaven Sect have a bye, then at least two other easy targets might be bullied next.

These two pushovers even fantasized about squeezing each other out and creating a miracle.

While the rewards for finishing in the top seven are already incredibly generous, if you can get into the top three, the sheer amount of resources is simply phenomenal.

The world is bustling with activity, all for the sake of profit; the world is in turmoil, all for the sake of gain...

When profit is everything, who cares whether the rules are outrageous or not?

And so, the Vast Heaven Sect once again missed a turn...

Chu Xinghe's tears were already flowing uncontrollably...

What happened to the promised fairness, impartiality, and transparency?

Our Vast Heaven Sect has been fair, just, and transparent, but what the hell is this about you being anything but fair, just, and transparent?

You guys change the rules whenever you disagree, fine, but aren't you going a bit too far with those changes?

Our Vast Heaven Sect was the last to receive a bye...

Our Vast Heaven Sect is the first to receive a bye...

My Vast Heaven Sect was the fourth to go and still got a bye...

Why don't you just announce that my Vast Heaven Sect gets a complete bye...?

My Vast Heaven Sect has been without a bye for three consecutive rounds... Isn't that a bit too outrageous?

But what's even more outrageous is... this is all so blatantly obvious... yet most people seem completely satisfied.

I'm very satisfied with squeezing the softest persimmon...

The easy persimmon itself is quite happy to encounter another easy persimmon...

The only victim was Chu Xinghe...

Chu Xinghe had no choice but to suffer in silence... The fact that the sect gave the Vast Heaven Sect a bye was mainly a recognition of the Vast Heaven Sect's strength, and even the Grand Elder was satisfied with this. What could he say?

I can't very well tell the Grand Elder, "Please don't let us skip a turn," because that would really embarrass me, Chu Xinghe...