Wang Ye apologized to Sun Tinghou before retracting his gaze.
Without the pressure of Wang Ye's stare, Sun Tinghou barely regained his composure. He gave Wang Ye a deep look and finally spoke, "I will show you that someone powerful in the path of a cultivator can also shine just as brightly in the path of a magician."
After speaking,
Sun Tinghou seemed to avoid locking eyes with Wang Ye again and directly went to his own spot.
The judge's voice only rang out once both Wang Ye and Sun Tinghou were ready.
"Next, Wang Ye and Sun Tinghou will begin the first round of the competition: Stone Betting."
"Both contestants will select raw stones from the same area. Whoever extracts the most valuable raw stone will win this round of the competition."
"Duration: one hour."
"If, after one hour, the contestant has not selected their preferred rough stone, it will mean they voluntarily forfeit the first round of the competition."
"Begin!"
When the judge uttered the word "begin,"
