"Elder, why are you happy even though Chu Ning wasn't picked?"
"Nephew Ao, you weren't involved earlier, so you don't know the rules of this competition."
Du Xianming's eyes flashed with a hint of amusement.
"According to the rules, those who rank in the top three can only choose one of the three who rank in the bottom as their opponent.
Although Chu Ning can rest because he's exempt in the first round, in the next round, all cultivators can choose him as an opponent.
If during the cold matches that follow, Daoping wins his match with thunderous means and ranks ahead, he can directly choose Chu Ning.
This probability is greater than in a normal match."
Ao Xuan heard this, nodded slightly, yet still worriedly said:
"But the two Golden Core Late Stage cultivators from Guiyuan Sect aren't weak, especially Jiang Cheng.
If they win first and choose Chu Ning, what then?"
"They won't choose him." Du Xianming shook his head.
