When it was my turn to bet, I was a little hesitant. Although my company had started to operate, my name had already spread in Yuncheng. The manufacturers who cooperated with me didn't ask for money, which was a sign of respect for me. Generally speaking, the factories would only be willing to process the products after paying a sum of money in advance.
In this way, when the black mud mask was sold, a lot of things would be easy to do. It could be considered as getting something for nothing.
So, I still had one hundred million in my hand. If I gave ten million to Grandmaster Chen, there would be ninety million left. If I bet all of them on myself and I won the championship, it would be … ten billion!!!
My god, what kind of concept is this? In the past, when I picked up a hundred yuan, I could happily plan how to spend it. At this moment, it was as if ten billion yuan was placed in front of me, piling up into a majestic "golden mountain" that I couldn't see the top of!
Just thinking about it made me excited. But then again, I wasn't sure if I could win the championship. None of the contestants this time were weak. At least, at a glance, there were several guys whose cultivation level I couldn't see through.
If I hadn't comprehended the profound meaning of the True Martial Seven Skills, I wouldn't have much confidence.
Even if I didn't win the championship, I could at least win the third place. That way, the odds would be more than fifty times. Moreover, I couldn't bet everything at once. First, it would be too exaggerated. Second, I had to leave a way out for myself. If I couldn't get into the top three, I would lose all my money.
"I'll bet forty million."
When I said this, my voice was a little shaky. It was a little bit like gambling, and it was very exciting to win a lot with a small amount of money.
I had made a decision to keep half of the money. At any time, I had to think of a way out. Otherwise, I would lose more than I gained.
Although it was only forty million, it was still a relatively high chip. It seemed that the biggest single chip was fifty million, which wasn't much different.
Without a doubt, these people thought that I was crazy.
At this moment, there were people who suspected that I was bragging and that I couldn't take out so much money. However, there were also people who said that I was doing well in Nanyun Province and that tens of millions shouldn't be a problem.
Soon, with the help of the beautiful secretary, fifty million was transferred from my card.
At this point, the betting segment had come to an end. It had to be said that since ancient times, the people of Hua Xia were quite fond of gambling. From the commoners to the rich celebrities, no one was immune.
However, with these stakes, the Dojo Challenge Competition became more interesting. Who would be in the top three? Who would be able to emerge as a dark horse? These were all things that people were looking forward to.
Very soon, it was time for the opening ceremony of the dojo challenge competition. There were reporters reporting on it. Although they couldn't report it in real time and had to go through some procedures, they still held their cameras and kept filming.
There were a total of twenty-four contestants. I was also on the stage. After the host finished his opening speech, it was time for the contestants to introduce themselves.
Soon, Yang Zecheng and Luo Tao finished their introductions. I strode to the center of the stage.
"My name is Zhuang Feng. I'm from Nan Yun Province. I'm now an outer disciple of Guowei Martial Arts School."
I cleared my throat. My voice was amplified through the microphone. I suddenly felt like I was one of those good students who raised the national flag and gave a speech on the stage every week.
"Wow, why is this guy so different?
Do you want to emphasize it? Are you afraid that others don't know that he is from Nanyun Province?!
"I'm speechless. It's unprecedented for someone to participate in the dojo challenge competition in that barren land!"
"Sigh, I'm even suspecting that he's just here to show his face to increase the popularity of Nan Yun Province."
"I'm dying of laughter. Does he think this is an award ceremony?
Everyone else only needs to report their name and be done with it. Who's like him! "
Hearing their sarcasm, I was speechless. Although I had heard the introductions of the people in front of me, I didn't know why, but when it was my turn, I had a desire to say that I was from Nan Yun Province.
These few simple words contained a lot of meaning. It was undeniable that the majority of the people who were making fun of me were making fun of me. However, there were also a few high-ranking officials who couldn't help but have their eyes light up. It wasn't to say that it was to improve the reputation of Nanyun Province's martial arts, but rather that it was a very principled approach. It was just like saying that you were Chinese on certain occasions abroad.
At this moment, at the judges' table.
"Old Chen, your disciple is really good. Although he's bold but not astute, at least he's unique in spirit!" The white-bearded old man stroked his beard and praised him.
"Yes. The flaw doesn't obscure the jade. Spirit is very important to a martial artist. Most of the young people nowadays are impetuous. They only want to climb up and ignore these things."
"Unfortunately, the flaw is too obvious."
The elders expressed their opinions one after another. Grandmaster Chen only smiled and didn't say anything. He was a rather boring person. At this time, the wisest choice was to continue watching.
After the introductions ended, it was time for the computer to draw lots. Participants from the same dojo were not allowed to fight each other before the finals.
I couldn't meet Luo Tao and Yang Zecheng for the time being. All kinds of faces on the big screen kept jumping, as if they could stop at any time. The atmosphere in the arena became tense. Soon, my opponent was shown.
"Hongxing Hall – Cheng Mingyuan."
Since there was a picture on the big screen, I found that guy immediately. At this moment, he had a happy expression on his face. There were a few people from his dojo standing beside him.
"Junior Brother, congratulations. You didn't feel any pressure in the first round. You advanced easily!"
"You're really lucky. I'm f * cking with Gyeongbu Hall's people."
"Sigh, I'm not much better. That's Tang Haotian from the Supreme Dojo. He's ranked 18th in the provincial ranking. I can't avoid a fierce battle."
"Senior Brother, don't be discouraged. Whether we can surpass the Guo Wei Dojo this year is all up to you!"
This Hongxing Hall was ranked the lowest among the six major dojos. They had always regarded the Guo Wei Dojo as a goal to improve themselves.
Obviously, at this time, some people were happy while others were sad. Many people were envious of this guy called Cheng Mingyuan. They felt that he was really lucky. Every participant who completed a promotion would bring a corresponding amount of honor points to the dojo.
Moreover, this kind of competition system itself had some element of luck.
There were exactly 24 participants, and they were divided into 12 groups. After a while, I stepped onto the designated arena number 6.
Nervous and fast-paced background music played in the arena, pushing the tense atmosphere to the extreme.
I couldn't help but be eager. It was time to show real martial arts!