Nearly two more months passed.
It was the last day of their first year cultivating in the Sacred Land.
The vast majority of those who had come to cultivate gathered in the hall of the Light Void Realm in Virtual Space.
People sat at separate tables, with acquaintances sitting together.
Naturally, Dongguan's table consisted of those who had entered at Star Level. There were currently eight of them.
Everyone except Fensi and Sui was there.
Dongguan, Mingweis, Fili, Maoleize, Sangluo, Duan Xue, Luolisi, and Canmu.
"There are two formal challenges today. The first is between Fensi and Sui," Fili said.
"I wonder who'll win." The speaker was Duan Xue, a red-haired three-eyed youth, Number 97.
"Probably Fensi. After all, Fensi and Sui dueled before coming here, and Fensi was a little stronger," Maoleize said.
"Not necessarily. Maybe Sui has improved over this past year," Sangluo said.
Before entering the Sacred Land, Dongguan and Mingweis had been the strongest two among them. Fili, Fensi, Maoleize, and Sangluo came next, all roughly equal, though Fili was slightly stronger.
The remaining four, Duan Xue, Luolisi, Canmu, and Sui, were not far apart.
"Then how about a bet?" Maoleize spoke again.
"You gambling addict. I'm not betting," Sangluo said with a laughing curse.
"Right, I remember you two, and Fensi too, still haven't paid me the points you owe," Fili suddenly brought up.
"Then wait until we've watched these two fights. I'll have a wagered duel with you for 100 points and surrender right away." As a gambling addict, Maoleize did have some integrity when it came to bets.
Special points themselves could not be traded, but every rule had loopholes.
Exchanging them directly for items had been one method. After entering the Sacred Land, wagered duels were another.
Once both parties established a