The Melee Begins, Bai Ge Under Siege

"Do you all understand the rules?"

After announcing the rules, Hu Gan swept his gaze across the plaza and asked in a deep voice.

"We understand!"

Everyone answered in unison.

However, upon hearing Hu Gan announce the new rules, many spectators in the stands did not look pleased.

Many of them had bet heavily on Bai Ge in the wagers for the tournament champion.

If the competition had continued with the arena duel format, they believed Bai Ge would definitely win the championship.

But with this melee elimination format, the outcome was far less certain. If things went badly, they could lose everything down to their pants.

Still, many spectators were extremely excited about Hu Gan's new competition format.

This melee elimination match was indeed an interesting format, with far more uncertainty and excitement than arena duels.

"Good! Since you all understand, I hereby announce that the final elimination round of the Inner Academy Selection Competition begins now!"

Hearing the contestants' response, Hu Gan spoke loudly as he raised an arm high, then swung it down heavily beneath countless gazes.

As Hu Gan spoke, multicolored Dou Qi erupted across the plaza. Everyone quickly put distance between themselves and those around them. Those who knew each other well stood together, vigilantly scanning their surroundings.

In this melee elimination match, there were no teammates. Unless they had known one another before the competition and shared an especially close, trusting relationship, anyone could be an enemy!

Although the match had begun, everyone was wary of one another. After pulling apart, no one dared to make a rash move for the moment.

Everyone feared that making the first move would turn them into a target for all.

Yet compared to the solemn contestants on the plaza, every spectator in the surrounding stands was thrilled