Starting from a short stick, becoming the master of the universe

"Thank you, Teacher. We don't need to underestimate ourselves." Jiang Cheng heard his words and encouraged him, "Maybe we can make it all the way to the end?"

Xie Jianfeng was both amused and confused, but he didn't take this to heart. He continued, "If we are lucky and win three rounds in a row, we can enter the first round of the finals. After entering the first round of the finals, it will no longer be like before, where everyone only has one chance and the winner is decided in one battle. Instead, it will be a best of three match."

"Best of three?"

"Yes."

Xie Jianfeng recalled for a moment and continued, "Last year, there were 30 people who entered the quarter-finals. They were divided into groups of two, which was exactly 15 groups. Theoretically, each group had to fight three games. The first two winners could enter the second round of the finals.
The same is true for the rest, until the final. If there are four people, they will be divided into two groups. Finally, the winners of the two groups will compete in the final round. The winner will get first place and the loser will get second place.

If there are three people in the end, they will enter the finals together. Each person will play three games with the other two people. The first, second and third place will be selected according to the number of wins. The rest of the people will also be ranked according to the number of wins, and will be ranked fourth to tenth in order. "

After hearing this, Jiang Cheng had a very clear understanding of the rules of the game.

However, there was still a question in his mind.

What if the number of people is not an even number?
"Oh, that means the person who gets a bye and cannot find an opponent will automatically advance to the next round. In a way, it's luck." Xie Jianfeng said with envy.

"I understand. Thank you very much, teacher."

"Hahaha, you're welcome." Xie Jianfeng touched the back of his head.

He didn't know how to repay Jiang Cheng for saving his life.

What's the big deal about answering some common sense questions? Even if you don't ask him, you can find anyone here who knows this kind of thing.

Before I knew it, more than half an hour had passed.

More than ten people also came to the lounge. Compared with the previous ones, each person who came later caused a commotion in the room.

Xie Jianfeng was also introducing who was who, how strong they were, and what results they had achieved in the last competition.

This also includes the last time's first place, a middle-aged man who looks to be in his forties, named Yao Jun, a seventh-level spiritual master.

Of course, the most eye-catching thing is a woman in a long dress. She looks like she walked out of a painting. Her every move makes people reluctant to look away.

Many teachers immediately gathered around her, and the woman smiled and talked to everyone.

"That's Teacher Lin Ziwei, one of the most beautiful girls in our college." Xie Jianfeng exclaimed, with infinite yearning in his eyes.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to go up and say hello to others.

It was because their own strength was too low. Didn't you see that the male teachers who went up to say hello were at least level 5 Grandmasters? Those at level 3 or 4 didn't dare to go.

Jiang Cheng also took a look and had to admit that this woman was the most beautiful woman he had met since he traveled through time. The key point was that she was not just a vase, but a seventh-level Force Master and was proficient in water. Not only did she have amazing combat power, she could also heal teammates.

With so many advantages, it’s hard not to be popular.

"It's begun! It's begun!"

Suddenly, a voice sounded, and everyone immediately stopped talking and looked towards the screen not far away. Sure enough, they saw several school leaders walking onto the podium, and the person leading them was Xu Juan.

Everyone fell silent and listened to the latter's speech.

The hall was also completely silent. Everyone present looked at Xu Juan with eyes full of respect, even Old Qin was no exception.

Xu Juan did not give any long speech. After a brief speech, she announced the official start of the college competition.

The match chart appeared on the big screen, and at a glance one could see that there were a total of 180 contestants this time.

There is a name in each box, and at this moment, the name is jumping rapidly.

Xu Juan turned her back to the big screen, waited for a few seconds, and then pressed the button in her hand, and the screen stopped abruptly. At the same time, in the lounge, the sound of mobile phone notifications or vibrations continued to ring.

Everyone took out their mobile phones.

"Song Zhijie?" Jiang Cheng looked at the name on the phone. He had no impression of this name, so naturally he didn't know who this person was or what his real strength was.

Fortunately, he didn't care about this at the beginning.

Whether you encounter a first-level master or a seventh-level master, you should just fight back when the enemy comes and block when the water comes.

"How could this be?"

Just then, a wailing sound was heard nearby.

Jiang Cheng subconsciously looked to the side and saw that Xie Jianfeng, who had been smiling, now had a sad face.

"It's over. I actually picked him. He is a level 3 Force Master and a Force Master who is proficient in the element of earth."

Seeing Jiang Cheng looking at him, Xie Jianfeng smiled bitterly.

"Very powerful?"

Jiang Cheng glanced at the screen of his mobile phone and saw that his opponent was named Fang Guo.

"It's awesome."

Xie Jianfeng nodded heavily, "In last year's competition, he passed the first three rounds directly and entered the first round of finals. If he hadn't been unlucky and drawn Teacher Yao, he would have most likely been able to enter the second round of finals.

Now another year has passed, his strength has definitely improved compared to last year, and he will be more adept at using the earth element. This time, maybe he can enter the top 20, or even the top 10. I didn't expect my luck to be so bad that I met him in the first round. Sigh!"

Xie Jianfeng was in tears.

Last year, he at least made it to the second round and was not eliminated in the first round.

This year, he couldn't even pass the first round. What should he say if his students ask him about it later?

"By the way, Teacher Jiang, who is your opponent?" Suddenly, he remembered something and asked hurriedly.

"It's him."

Jiang Cheng turned the phone screen towards him.

"It turned out to be Teacher Song."

Xie Jianfeng's eyes were full of envy.

"Mr. Song is also a first-level force master like us, and is good at swordsmanship. Mr. Jiang, you are a spiritual master and can fight with telekinetic weapons. If you face him, you still have some advantages. At worst, you can also fight in close combat. Alas."

Having said that, Xie Jianfeng sighed again.

Maybe this is the benefit for newbies?

This is Jiang Cheng’s first time participating. If he draws a strong opponent right away, his enthusiasm will definitely be dampened. It’s also good if he draws someone just like him. Even if he loses, he won’t feel unconvinced.

Unlike him, how can I beat such a strong one right away? I can only pray that the fight is balanced and I don't lose too badly.

(End of this chapter)