Hua Ying was quick and efficient.
The nine directors were both partners and rivals, so they naturally knew each other's strengths very well.
In just one hour, he had brought over information on the martial masters serving the other eight directors.
He had also brought some "good" news.
"You're in trouble. Zhao Tong somehow managed to convince Master Qing. Master Qing has decided that this time, the Ascend Peak Battle will be held in the Heroes Chase the Deer format—a hunt!"
Hua Ying said gravely, "All the contestants will be sent to the mountain you used for your earlier assessment. You'll fight without distinction, all vying for a Golden Cauldron! People and vicious beasts alike will become your opponents, your enemies. Whoever ultimately overcomes all rivals and claims the Golden Cauldron will be the victor."
"Mm."
Li ChunJun responded calmly.
"Compared to the usual format, where you fight once a day for nine days and win all nine battles to reach the peak, the Heroes Chase the Deer format often produces a winner within a day or two. It's a tremendous test of a cultivator's stamina and willpower! Most importantly, once the match begins, you'll have to watch out not only for the others joining forces to attack you; the vicious beasts raised by Ascend Peak Tower and released on the mountain will also be a huge wild card."
Hua Ying elaborated, "That's why the Heroes Chase the Deer Battle is the most intense contest Ascend Peak Tower holds—and the most prestigious format of them all!"
Li ChunJun's expression barely changed.
But he kept flipping through the information in his hands.
When he saw that it listed four Innate Realm martial masters, he couldn't help giving a slight nod.
Seeing how confident Li ChunJun was, Hua Ying relaxed a little.