"This battle has decided the Top Twenty-Five. Congratulations to all twenty-five of you, but don't celebrate too soon."
The Immortal Guard Commander's eyes blazed like torches as he swept his gaze over Li Hao and the other twenty-four members of the Winners Group.
"Everyone in the Losers Group has the right to choose one disciple to challenge. If you win, you may take their place. Each disciple will accept only two challenges. This is an opportunity for the Losers Group!"
At his words, everyone in the Losers Group froze, then their eyes lit up.
The Winners Group was somewhat surprised. A few faces changed, their expressions darkening, but most remained calm and unconcerned, regarding it as no more than a little extra time wasted.
"The Losers Group still gets a chance? Good. That's fair!"
"Wonderful! I just faced that Emperor Clan member. There was no way I could win. He's practically nailed down a place in the top three. Even if I were good enough for the Top Ten, I'd still lose against someone like him."
"The Top Hundred Competition Format hasn't changed from previous years."
Aside from the many delighted disciples in the Losers Group, the various heavenly sects also breathed sighs of relief. This part, at least, was the same as before.
"It seems I still have a chance."
A gleam flashed in Gui Lingyue's eyes at those words, and she immediately scanned the other members of the Winners Group.
At that moment, golden projections of the twenty-five members of the Winners Group shone above the Emperor Platform.
Naturally, she could not challenge Li Hao again. There had been no luck or mistakes involved in their battle. She had lost utterly and could not possibly rival him anytime soon.
Apart from Li Hao, few of the others gave