Hearing Rota mention Tang Hao's name, Ning Fengzhi nodded. "Tang Hao comes from the Clear Sky Sect, so he is indeed one of the favorites to win. Mr. Kizaru's guess makes a lot of sense as well!"
Rota figured that unless something unexpected happened, Tang Hao winning the championship was practically guaranteed. The main reason was that among everyone participating in the Blacksmith Competition, Tang Hao was the only one Rota knew.
But Rota knew Tang Hao's capabilities. Handling a Blacksmith Competition should not be a problem for him.
"Since Sect Master Ning asked this old man, what is your opinion?" Rota also wanted to hear Ning Fengzhi's answer.
"As for me, aside from Tang Hao, there is another person I favor in this Blacksmith Competition. That would be... I'll introduce him to you once he comes on stage!" Ning Fengzhi smiled and said no more.
Fine, then he would wait. There was no rush anyway. The host was still in the opening buildup stage.
Rota felt that this was the same in every world. Opening speeches could bore people to death.
Rota simply closed his eyes to rest. Listening was enough; there was no need to strain himself by keeping his eyes open to watch such boring scenes.
Finally, just as Rota was about to fall asleep, the host finished reading his pile of irrelevant nonsense. The atmosphere throughout the venue had long since been stirred up.
"And now, we have reached the most exciting part of all—the contestant entrance!" The host twisted his body excitedly, as though he was about to twist himself in half.
Rota did not know what to say as he watched the host's wild excitement. Was there really any need to get this hyped just to host an event?
"Mr. Kizaru, it seems you