Evan Stetford understood and spoke into the microphone, "I understand what everyone means. Whether the former champion should participate in the preliminary round is indeed not mentioned in the rules. I support everyone's opinion."
As soon as Evan spoke, Lawrence Winters immediately changed the slogan.
"If the champion doesn't come, it counts as a forfeit!"
This slogan immediately gained more support, and more people joined in shouting the slogan.
"If the champion doesn't come, it counts as a forfeit!"
"If the champion doesn't come, it counts as a forfeit!"
"If the champion doesn't come, it counts as a forfeit!"
Many among the Celestial Path Sect were intimidated by Mr. Gilbert's strength.
This year, there were far fewer entrants than the last, mainly because when everyone knew Mr. Gilbert intended to compete for a "third consecutive win," many capable individuals gave up.
They didn't want to be cannon fodder for Mr. Gilbert's "three-peat."
