Chapter 768: Heaven's time, geographical advantage, and human harmony are all on our side

Seeing Xia Mujun and Suzuki Longzhi both preparing to move to the center of the competition field.

Furukawa Masahiro and others almost all stood up, either waving or speaking out, cheering for the two.

Except for Fukuda Si who was still hugging his arms, with a leisurely look of watching a good show.

After simple pleasantries and eye contact.

Xia Mujun and Suzuki Longzhi turned around, one after the other, and walked towards the passage leading to the draw and the competition field.

The backs of the two soon disappeared into the slightly dim passage entrance.

Before officially entering the draw area and the competition field.

All contestants must undergo a strict security check process.

First, all personal items carried must be stored in designated lockers.

The two quickly stored their items and passed through the security gate.

The metal detector swept across their bodies silently.

The staff nodded to signal passage.

They finally arrived at the draw area.

The faces of eight contestants gathered here.

Almost the moment they stepped in.

The live director who had been waiting here immediately cut in the signal.

The auxiliary screens hanging everywhere, as well as the giant screen in the center of the competition field, instantly switched to the real-time screen of the draw hall.

The camera swept across the face of each contestant one by one.

Senben You-shu of Private Tianhao Academy had undisguised arrogance and expectation on his national face.

Ishida Kazuo's expression was steady, his gaze peaceful, as if he were just participating in an ordinary practice.

The brat Fukuda Yasuhiro beside him was tightening his small face, his eyes occasionally glancing fiercely in a certain direction.

Suzuki Longzhi pursed his lips tightly, his chest rising and falling slightly, and the fighting spirit and some kind of scorching emotion intertwined in his eyes.

And when the camera finally settled on Xia Mujun's face—

Even if he didn't do anything, just stood there quietly.

In the spectator seats of the competition field, there was still a burst of noise and cheers far more enthusiastic than when other contestants appeared.

Many spectators, especially female spectators, couldn't help leaning forward to look, their eyes shining.

At this time.

Because Xia Mujun's position was relatively forward.

Soon.

The staff called his name.

He walked to the transparent organic glass draw box with a calm face.

Inside the box, eight small balls marked with numbers were waiting quietly.

No hesitation.

He stretched out his finger and pressed the red button on the side of the box.

The internal mechanism started, and the small balls began to roll and collide urgently.

Making a crisp clattering sound.

A few seconds later.

A white small ball rolled down along the preset track and fell into the retrieval port below.

The staff picked it up and took a look at the number label pasted on the ball.

"Number 1."

He handed the small ball to Xia Mujun, and at the same time turned sideways, pointing to the competition table area already arranged in the competition field.

"Table 1, over there. Please go directly over and wait now."

Xia Mujun took the cool small ball.

Nodded.

Turned around, and his gaze was cast in the direction pointed by the staff.

There, eight shogi tables were arranged completely.

Table 1 was located at the leftmost side, empty at the moment, with only two chairs facing each other quietly.

Apparently, his opponent had not appeared yet.

He lifted his steps and walked towards Table 1.

And behind him.

The remaining contestants who had not yet drawn lots, the moment they saw Xia Mujun walking towards Table 1.

Different expressions appeared on their faces.

Senben You-shu stared at Xia Mujun's back, his face unconsciously gloomy.

Recalling that just now, the camera just swept across Xia Mujun's face, and it caused that piece of harsh cheering.

Comparing it with the almost negligible waves when he appeared.

A poison fire mixed with jealousy and unwillingness jumped higher in the bottom of his heart.

Why?

Why can this guy win so much attention just by relying on a face?

If he also had such a face...

How could he still be single until now?

How could he only vent all his energy on the boring shogi board?

If he could defeat this popularity king here with a crushing posture...

Then, would those gazes originally focused on Xia Mujun transfer a part to himself, the winner?

Perhaps... could also attract female fans who appreciate his strength?

This thought made his breathing slightly rapid.

The corner of his mouth couldn't help but pull upward, revealing an arc mixed with desire and ruthlessness.

He desperately hoped that the next person to draw the number 1 ball would be himself.

And that brat named Fukuda Yasuhiro was also staring at Xia Mujun dead at this moment.

The humiliation of being reprimanded by his master in public last time, and his master's undisguised appreciation for Xia Mujun, all made him full of hostility towards Xia Mujun.

He desperately longed to defeat this guy head-on on the chessboard.

Prove to his master who is the genius truly worthy of pouring effort into!

As long as he wins against him, his master will understand that Xia Mujun is nothing more than that.

All attention and resources will belong to him alone!

Thinking of this, his small fist clenched quietly.

It was Fukuda Yasuhiro's turn to draw lots.

He almost rushed to the draw box, full of expectation, and patted the button heavily.

His eyes were wide open, staring dead at the rolling small ball.

The staff picked it up and took a look.

"Table 2."

The expectation on Fukuda Yasuhiro's face solidified instantly.

Then it turned into thick disappointment and resentment.

He grabbed the small ball, glared fiercely at Xia Mujun who was already sitting by Table 1 in the distance, and walked towards Table 2 angrily.

While walking, he thought hatefully in his heart: You are lucky to escape a disaster!

But with your three-legged cat skills, it's the same no matter who you play against!

First battle, you are bound to lose!