Lin Yun could hear many people discussing and guessing which force’s participant would win the championship this time. Of course, the discussions centred on the six major forces and the Dao Alliance teams, as they were the overwhelming favourites.
The Myriad Treasures Pavilion had even set up a betting stall on site, allowing wagers on who would take the championship.
There were only thirteen betting options: six for the Dao Alliance forces, six for the six major forces, and the final one for “others”.
Quite a few people crowded over to place bets for fun.
Of course, very few chose the “others” option.
The participants from these forces had all been selected through internal screening. After all, these top forces generally had more than one Harmony Realm expert.
Before each Peak Competition, these forces would hold an internal contest to determine their strongest Harmony Realm expert, who would then represent them.
When Lin Yun saw the Serene Moon Valley team enter, a trace of surprise appeared on his face.
“Those two little girls came too?” Lin Yun gazed at the distant Serene Moon Valley team.
In the team, he spotted the sisters Yu Rou and Yu Qing. It seemed they had come to watch the competition.
Of course, with Lin Yun’s current changed appearance and name, even if they saw him, they would certainly not recognise him.
“Young Master, who are you talking about?” An Yun asked curiously.
“No… nothing.” Lin Yun smiled awkwardly.
Over the next period, various forces and participants continued to arrive, along with many cultivators coming to watch, who kept streaming into the square.
Mo Bai and his group also reached the square.
“I did not expect so many people to come watch.” The hook-nosed man beside Mo Bai sighed.
Mo Bai directed his gaze towards the enormous arena in the very centre of the square.
The arena was empty, and no one was within a thousand metres below it, forming a stark contrast with the crowded square.
“I wonder how many tens of thousands of years it will take before I have a chance to step onto that arena.” Mo Bai’s eyes held a look of longing.
Not long after, the Blood Moon Alliance team entered under the gaze of everyone.
“An Yun, is the person who chased you from the Blood Moon Alliance last time among them?” Lin Yun turned to ask.
“Yes, it is the old man walking at the very front of the Blood Moon Alliance. He is an elder of the alliance, with Harmony Realm strength.” An Yun said.
“He is not going to participate, is he?” Lin Yun murmured.
“I do not know. Perhaps he will.” An Yun replied.
“By the way, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion has set up a betting stall over there. I will go take a look.” After speaking, Lin Yun headed straight towards the betting stall.
“Young Master, I will come too.” An Yun followed.
When Lin Yun reached the betting stall, he found quite a few people placing bets.
The Pavilion Master of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion was also standing beside the stall, directing his assistants.
“Pavilion Master, what are the betting rules?” Lin Yun asked curiously.
“Friend Beichen, the rules are simple. All money bet by everyone goes into the prize pool. Each person can only bet on one option. If you guess correctly, you share the prize. For example, if you bet on the Dual Venerable Pavilion and they win the championship, then ninety-five percent of the prize pool will be divided among those who bet on the Dual Venerable Pavilion. The more you bet, the more you get.” The Pavilion Master explained enthusiastically to Lin Yun.
All the bettors’ money formed the prize, and only ninety-five percent was distributed, so the remaining five percent naturally went to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
This way, no matter who won, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion profited steadily, essentially earning a five percent handling fee on the total prize.
The Pavilion Master’s enthusiastic explanation to Lin Yun caused many nearby bettors to turn their gazes towards him.
However, none of them recognised Lin Yun.
“How much is in the prize pool now?” Lin Yun asked curiously.
“Seven billion six hundred million Haoyue crystals.” The Pavilion Master said.
“The prize pool has already accumulated to this much?” Lin Yun was astonished.
“After all, many people are betting. Betting ends only when the competition officially begins. It is estimated to reach around ten billion in the end.” The Pavilion Master said.
Even if only half a million people at the scene bet for fun, with an average of fifty thousand Haoyue crystals each, that would be ten billion.
After all, those who came to watch the Peak Competition were at least in the Saint Realm. Taking out a few tens of thousands to play with was within their means.
In fact, for Saint Realm cultivators, amounts in the tens of thousands were not small. Back when Mo Bai sold himself into service, it was for ten million Haoyue crystals. Ordinary Saint Realm cultivators having one or two million was already quite good.
