Ground of No Return's Gambling Duel

"Gambling Duel?"

Lin Yu, on the roof, wore a puzzled expression as he looked at Li Nian.

Li Nian shook her head as well. "I don't know either... But I heard it was apparently a method of settling disputes that was popular among high-tier players and organizations back when 'Order' didn't yet have such absolute control and its influence wasn't so extensive."

"It seems to still be used from time to time."

Down below, aside from Li Hua and Comedian, the others didn't seem to know much about it either.

"Comedian, what exactly is the format of a Gambling Duel?"

Xiao Yun asked directly.

Comedian turned around to look at Xiao Yun and cheerfully began, "A Gambling Duel is basically a method players would choose to resolve disputes—especially disputes over the ownership of some [Item]—that arose about a year ago."

"Just like the name suggests, both sides temporarily hand over the [Item], then engage in a duel using a method of combat they both recognize. Whoever wins takes the item away."

"Alternatively, both sides can each stake an [Item], and the winner takes all the [Items]."

At this, Xiao Yun had another question.

"That sounds pretty good, but... who acts as the notary?"

"Of course, a god," Li Hua said calmly. "A Gambling Duel doesn't take place in reality. It takes place in the 'Ground of No Return' belonging to the 'God of Fairness and Judgment.'"

"So this thing still requires 'Order's' approval, then. As the inspector of the East China Region, he happens to have that authority."

Comedian said this with a smile.

"How about it, Li Hua? If you people from 'Order' win, we'll return the four [Items] stolen by the 'Phantom Thief,' and hand that demon over to you for disposal."

Li Hua frowned. "That demon doesn't