On the high platform.
Ji Yuanyuan took a deep breath, then rose to her feet. "The second round ends here. Next comes the third round."
"Because of the third round's rules, you may rest and recover where you are for one hour."
"Next, we will discuss the final matchups."
"Understood."
The disciples answered in unison.
Yet a flicker passed through many disciples' eyes, as though they were pondering something.
Ji Yuanyuan nodded before turning to Ximen Tiankuang and the others. "Let us go to the council hall first."
"Alright."
Ximen Tiankuang and the others all nodded.
Before long, the leaders of the various powers followed Ji Yuanyuan to the council hall.
Ji Yuanyuan took the seat of honor and said, "Do you have any particular opinions regarding the candidates for the matches?"
"If not, this seat will have the matches arranged according to the rules and strength."
"Although we are the ones assigning opponents for this round, we should still be as fair and impartial as possible."
"This seat has always believed that it should not only be those whose strength towers above the crowd who have a chance. Everyone should be allowed to see hope."
A glint flashed through Ximen Tiankuang's eyes. "In that case, I suggest dividing them into groups according to strength, regardless of Cultivation Level."
"This seat agrees with that approach," Jiang Zhanlei said.
Ximen Tiankuang could not help glancing at Jiang Zhanlei.
It seemed that I am not the only one who has made a guess.
This was becoming interesting.
"This seat agrees as well," Xiao Zhanyun added.
The people below no longer hesitated and began voicing their agreement.
Ji Yuanyuan nodded. "These are the groups I have arranged. There are three groups in total. Take a look."
As she spoke, she waved her hand,