After the final match of the first round concluded, only 13 disciples remained out of the original 26.
Disciple Lu stepped forward, his voice ringing out clearly.
"The first round of the tournament is now complete! From the remaining 13 participants, one will be selected to move forward via lucky draw — because, as we all know, luck is an important factor in cultivation!"
Some elders in the audience nodded solemnly, while others rolled their eyes.
With a flourish, Lu pulled out another board from his space ring.
Unlike the others, this one was colorful, sparkled with animated effects, and suspiciously resembled a gambling display.
One elder whispered, "...That's definitely a gambling wheel."
Lu cleared his throat and continued enthusiastically.
"Now, let's see which lucky disciple will advance without a match!"
