Book 5: Chapter 122: Main Event

Book 5: Chapter 122: Main Event

The dragons attempt to chop down the tree proved futile. The Immaculate Tree Domain, a genuine Demigod Artifact, remained impervious to the axe the burly man wielded. Although incomplete, the aura of the divine realm shielded it, rendering it immune to any damage from creatures below the demigod level.

After spending half a day tirelessly hacking at the tree, the burly man failed to leave even a scratch in the bark of the towering white tree. Eventually, he could only be led away with a forlorn expression by a responding security personnel.

In that moment, Lilith sensed numerous sympathetic gazes from the audience.

With that small interlude, the official match began.

As the branches of the Immaculate Tree Domain trembled slightly, white lights transported the two teams of participants into each transparent fruit. The screen before Liliths eyes transformed into a display of the competing participants, allowing her to switch between different arenas with a simple wave of her hand.

Uh Cant we watch all of them at the same time? Lilith asked.

Every time she waved her hand, the screen continuously shifted scenes. With hundreds of teams competing at the same time, it was difficult to distinguish which matches were worth watching and which were a complete waste of time.

This is a measure to protect the participants. The match order is deliberately randomized to prevent other participants from strategizing against their opponents after watching their matches, Luna explained.

I see, but thats unfriendly to indecisive people like me. Lilith pouted in annoyance while staring at the screen in front of her.ViiSiit novelbi/n(.)c/(o)m for latest novels

While the simultaneous hundreds of matches benefited participants, it posed a considerable challenge for the audience. Choosing a match to watch proved difficult, and often, after deciding, it took more than ten minutes for the actual fight to begin. Then, when the battle commenced, Lilith realized that both sides were employing flashy but ineffective techniques. They were hardly worth watching.

If Master Lilith has trouble choosing, you can watch the officially hosted match, Luna suggested.

She lightly pressed the screen and swiped upwards. The towering white tree reappeared in Liliths view, but the primary focus was on a large display screen above the Immaculate Tree Domain. The intense battle between two teams of ten participants filled the screen, but it was hardly exciting to watch it this way.

Luna then pressed something and enlarged the match screen to occupy the entire screen. The voices of the hosts filled their room too.

The participants from the Holy Dragon Imperial Magic Academys team are in a standard two-three formation. Their leader, Donald Geed, is leading two other members to intercept four enemy members!

Thats three against four, Donald is at a disadvantage. His teammate is chanting a magic spell with an area of effect in the rear. Judging from the amount of magic power gathered, the spell will inevitably turn the tide of the battle once released.

Is that weird? Luna blinked at her in confusion and said, Its only natural to promote sponsors who have contributed money to the event.

I-I guess youre right. Im really out of the loop these days. Lilith smacked her own head in embarrassment.

But seriously, whats with that subdragon cow? Can there really be a creature that would go to such lengths with a cow?

Once again, Lilith had to witness the lack of moral boundaries among those from her clanthose guys seemed to know no limits.

By the way, why hire a commentator if theres a protection for the participants in place?

The matches that get official commentary featured well-known participants with high expectations to win the tournament. They are considered prodigies from an early age and have been extensively analyzed in advance. For them, fame matters more. The so-called participant protection is mainly for ordinary and less known participants, Luna patiently explained.

Of course, if someone unexpectedly becomes a dark horse and secures a spot in the top twenty-four, even without prior fame, theyll become overnight sensations, she added.

I see

In other words, the truly formidable participants cared little about being analyzed. Their goal was to attain more fame through live broadcasts and commentary, as the greater their visibility in the arena and the more viewers they attracted, the more substantial the rewards they would receive after the match.

Its resuming, Luna said.

After the advertisement on the screen concluded, the focus shifted back to the match. This time, it wasnt an ordinary arena but a lush forest.

The scene glided slowly over the entire forest, showcasing the landscape to the audience, before finally halting at the edge and zooming in.

The five contestants came into view.

Ladies and gentlemen, the main event of the day is about to begin! Dowd exclaimed with enthusiasm, and the crowd outside the arena responded energetically to the participants on the screen.

The team from Forest Sea of the Southern Federation is up against the team that is expected to have the highest chance in winning the tournament