The advancement matches unfolded beneath the watchful eyes of the chief gods from numerous War Factions.
The first step was drawing lots to select opponents.
Almost instantly, the matchup bracket formed on the giant screen.
Han Wu looked up at the screen and saw that his opponent was a contestant named Zhu Yu.
By coincidence, Zhu Yu was looking at Han Wu as well.
As their eyes met, Han Wu noticed the badge Zhu Yu wore on his chest.
Zhu Yu was also from a War Family.
In that case, Han Wu had no need to hold back.
The matches began.
Sixty-four contestants were teleported into their respective arenas.
Less than three seconds after entering, Han Wu heard seven notifications.
Seven contestants had chosen to forfeit.
Seven descendants of War Families had not even moved before winning their matches and advancing into the top thirty-two.
Han Wu snorted coldly. He had not expected the War Faction to run such blatant behind-the-scenes dealings.
Seeing Han Wu's disdain, his opponent Zhu Yu said, "War comes in many forms. Buying people off behind the scenes is also a form of war. Don't think those contestants who forfeited lost out. What they gain afterward may not be any less than what you gain."
"Then how much do you think I'll gain?" Han Wu asked.
"I don't know, but I heard your Core Kin are rather weak. You might not even survive this first match!" Zhu Yu said, pointing toward the sky.
Han Wu looked up and saw the requirements for the first match appearing overhead.
Cannon Fodder Battle!
Requirement: Hero Grade Kin and above were forbidden from entering the battlefield, and contestants were restricted from taking action.
Han Wu's expression immediately turned grave.
He could not shake the feeling that this requirement was aimed