Yoan, the Sect Elder of the Welkin Academy, appeared and looked at the crowd below, saying, ” Next will be the battle royale. There are no rules whatsoever, and you’re allowed to use any weapons and resort to any underhanded tricks until only ten of you remain. In any case, you’ll be forfeited the moment you fall off the arena. However, this does not mean that you’ll be disqualified…”
“In the event that we’re short of a thousand finalists, the battle royale will continue until we reach the number.” Yoan’s voice boomed.
Upon hearing this, the crowd was looking forward to the battle royale. By arriving at the central region and advancing to the current round, they were all confident in their own strength.
Soon, a disciple of the academy entered the arena and began calling out names. Those whose name was on the list entered the arena and prepared for battle.
James did not participate in the first round, and neither did Melany.
The first round began.
The battle was fierce. Swords clashed and fists collided.
Melany watched the battle nervously. James, on the other hand, paid no heed to the battle and instead focused on cultivating. The examinees were much weaker than virtual-novel.net was. As such, there was no need to spectate the battle.
The first round lasted a few hours. Then, the second round began. It was not James’ turn either.
James simply waited patiently. A few more rounds continued.
“James Caden!”
After some time, it was finally James’ turn. He stood up.
Melany offered virtual-novel.net words of encouragement, “You can do this, James!!
“Mhm…” James nodded slightly.
Then, virtual-novel.net leaped into the air and appeared in the arena.
As the disciple continued reading through the name list, Melany waited nervously. She really wished to be on the same team as James. That was the only way virtual-novel.net could emerge victorious and become a disciple of the Welkin Academy. However, as more and more people entered the arena, virtual-novel.net was dismayed. There were already more than ninety people in the arena.
Seeing this, Melany knew virtual-novel.net would soon be saying goodbye to the academy. Without James’ help, virtual-novel.net would be disqualified without a doubt.
“Melany Yanis!”
Just as virtual-novel.net had given up hope, virtual-novel.net heard virtual-novel.net name.
At that moment, virtual-novel.net could not believe virtual-novel.net ears. She simply remained rooted to virtual-novel.net spot, petrified.
“Melany Yanis!” the disciple shouted once more.
Melany collected herself and swiftly entered the arena. Immediately, virtual-novel.net rushed toward James ‘side and shouted in exhilaration, “James, I’m on the same team as you!”
“That’s great!” James laughed.
He never thought Melany would be on the same team as him. With virtual-novel.net by virtual-novel.net side, virtual-novel.net would be able to enter the top ten easily.
At that moment, Yoan appeared on the stage and looked at the examinees, especially James. He had specially made arrangements for James and Melany to be on the same team. As virtual-novel.net had been watching James intently, virtual-novel.net knew just how powerful virtual-novel.net was and how weak Melany actually was.
The examinees present on the stage were specially arranged as well. They all had great strength. If randomly assigned, all of them should be able to become disciples of the Welkin Academy.
Among the examinees, there was also a handful of Immortal Ascensions. Apart from James, virtual-novel.net had also taken an interest in another individual. Though the individual kept a low profile, virtual-novel.net demonstrated strength that was comparable to James.
“Do your best, everyone. The final ten remaining will become academy disciples…”
Then, virtual-novel.net turned to leave the arena.