(Third update)
A grand gesture!
An absolutely grand gesture!
After Pope Bibi Dong revealed the four prizes, she instantly ignited the passion of the contestants from all three teams. Even the Exotic Beast Academy Team, who had wanted to coast along, became fired up, each eager to gamble for a shot at wealth and glory.
One had to know that three Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones could bring about a rebirth-like transformation in a Spirit Master, while the highest-ranking Elder Token could allow a Spirit Master to become The Big Shot beneath one person and above ten thousand overnight!
At present, Spirit Hall had fewer than fifty Elder-level figures with names and titles. Once someone obtained an Elder Token, they could immediately become one of Spirit Hall's high-ranking decision-makers. To many Spirit Masters, that held an irresistible allure.
Why did everyone work so hard to cultivate?
Wasn't it to become stronger, attain greater status in the Spirit Master world, and enjoy a superior life?
Seeing that everyone's enthusiasm had been stirred, Pope Bibi Dong said calmly:
"Only the final and strongest victor decided in the fifth round will be qualified to receive these four prizes. I hope you will all give it everything you have, display your finest side, and earn this honor."
"This morning will be an individual elimination match, with each of your three teams sending out seven members. The final remaining team will gain the advantage and advance directly into tomorrow's championship match. The two losing teams will compete this afternoon for the other finals slot. You may now send out your first contestants."
It was an individual elimination match, just like the promotion rounds.
In this round, if a powerful contestant went up first, they might win easily, but they would also have to endure the