After his challenge failed, Gu Yan returned to his sect and sank into thought, ignoring everyone.
The Dream Master did not let anyone disturb him either. She set up a separate barrier domain for him, leaving him to reflect alone.
Before long, all the challenges for the top twenty-five had ended. A few challengers had risen against the odds, but most competitors retained their original positions.
Yue Xi was challenged as well, but she barely held her ground.
Once the top twenty-five were settled, the Heavenly Palace Supreme raised his hand, summoned the power of the Heavenly Dao, and drew the pairings for the next matches.
With everyone paired off, one competitor would be left over. According to the rules the Immortal Guard Commander had explained, that person would advance directly, while the losers could challenge them and take their place if they won.
When the draw ended, the competitor left over was none other than Di Linchen.
An uproar swept through the crowd. As a scion of the Emperor Clan, Di Linchen was a favorite to seize the Champion title. Now his luck had soared through the roof, letting him advance without a fight.
Had it been anyone else, some might have envied their luck. But with Di Linchen receiving the bye, the other competitors felt a little rueful, though it meant they could avoid facing him directly.
Li Hao glanced at his opponent. It was the God Clan Youth.
He had not expected to actually face him, much less this early, before the contest for the top ten.
As Li Hao watched him, Shen Wuji noticed that his opponent was Li Hao and immediately turned to look his way.
A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. The methods Li Hao had used to defeat the Ghost