The host, Wang Tao, stood to one side with a broad smile and led the heads of the three major underground powers to the center of the Competition Platform.
"Now, let us invite the three leaders to say a few words for this tournament. First, we invite Mr. Nangong Wan, Alliance Leader of the Xishui Alliance, to address us."
Although Nangong Wan already harbored murderous intent toward him, he naturally showed none of it in public. He merely said coolly, "This tournament was jointly organized by our three parties, and so far, it has made a substantial contribution to the empire's gambling industry. Our Xishui Alliance is determined to win today's final, and I believe our competitors have what it takes."
"The championship will undoubtedly belong to the Xishui Alliance. Those of you who have yet to place your bets would do well to give that some thought."
With that, he stepped back to indicate that he had finished.
The second to speak was An Litong, president of the Aodu Chamber of Commerce. Casting a glance at Nangong Wan, he said with a smile that never reached his eyes, "Alliance Leader Nangong certainly seems confident, but I beg to differ. Those representing our Aodu Chamber of Commerce in this tournament are all outstanding members of the younger generation in the Soul Master World. I have absolute confidence in them."
"Let me make my position clear. On behalf of the Aodu Chamber of Commerce, I am wagering one hundred million Gold Soul Coins on them. Whichever one of them wins this match will receive all the profits from that wager."
Countless people sucked in a breath at those words. One hundred million Gold Soul Coins! Even at odds of one to one, that would mean a prize of one hundred million