As time went on, the second round quickly concluded.
The results of this round didn't go as Jiang Qiuqiu had guessed. She thought ten students would remain, but from the moment she took her seat to the end of the round, only one other person had joined her in the rest area.
Only eight people successfully defeated their opponents this round.
Two pairs of students were locked in a desperate struggle on the platforms, trading blow for blow. Just as the time was about to run out, they both collapsed to the ground. They each tried to get back up, but neither could, resulting in a double elimination.
In a gauntlet match like this, the ten-minute rest period was exceptionally precious.
Before the third round began, the chief instructor first bestowed the title of "Elite Soldier" upon the remaining students, then had them begin drawing lots.
None of the students could remain calm.
Except for Huo Jia.
Because—no one wanted to draw him.
