One skill point per second, I turn fireballs into forbidden spells.

Chapter 199 The Tournament Begins! Lin Yi's First Battle!
"5000?"

"Senior is so rich, I want to be your sugar daddy."

"Sure, but can you handle steel wool? (Winking emoji)"

"Where did you buy it? Are there any outside betting sites for these kinds of competitions? Won't they run away with the money?"

"Ahem, let me tell you something common knowledge in a private conversation: these so-called 'outsiders' haven't been dealt with yet because they usually have official backing."

Lin Yi was taken aback.

Then he shook his head.

It seems I was just making assumptions.

This situation was also common in past lives.

Event organizers need to make money too, so what's faster than opening a betting pool and manipulating the odds?

In other words, the betting on this side of the event by Nangong Ling must have been backed by the official organizing committee of the event.

Yes, then there's no need to worry about them running away.

Moreover, in this era of professionals, if he wanted to run away, he would have to ask those who bought his shares for their consent.

"Senior, let's make money together and get rich together!"

Nangong Ling: "(Confused expression) The organizing committee strictly prohibits contestants from participating in this type of activity. If discovered, they will be disqualified from the competition."

"So, I'm planning to have you buy it, senior. I think a lot of contestants do it this way, right?"

"That's true, but it's really unnecessary. Do you know what my expected return is when I bet 5000 million on you winning the first game?"

"Only a little over 600 million!"

"Your odds are too low; I'm only making a little pocket money."

"This is even if the opponents you draw are at least some powerful countries like Japan and Korea."

"If you had drawn an unknown player in the first round, the odds would probably have been even lower..."

Lin Yi smiled slightly: "The lower my odds, the better. Who said I'm betting on myself to win?"

Nangong Ling was clearly stunned. After a while, he replied, "Huh???"

"You want to buy your opponent?"

"That's right, I'm betting on him to win!"

"Losing the first round will put you in the loser's bracket, which will put you in a very passive position later on."

Have you looked at the competition format?

Lin Yi: "I haven't looked at it yet. Do you have any relevant information? Send it to me."

Soon, Nangong Ling sent an electronic document.

It is the individual competition format of the Pan-Asian Youth Professionals Summit.

Lin Yi read it once and had a better understanding of the situation.

It's basically a heavily modified version of the Swiss system.

In the first three rounds, the two opponents are randomly selected.

Regardless of winning or losing in these three rounds, you will not be eliminated or advance.

After the first round, players with one win enter the high zone, and players with one loss enter the low zone.

The players in the higher-ranked areas will then face off against other players in the higher-ranked areas.

The team that keeps winning plays against other teams that keep winning.

The player who keeps losing plays against other players who keep losing.

Finally, after three rounds, the zones were determined.

High zone (3 wins), mid zone (2 wins), low zone (0 wins and 1 win).

Once the three zones are determined, the knockout stage will begin.

Those who reach the high-ranking areas have the opportunity to choose to fight the weaker opponents in the mid-to-low-ranking areas.

Meanwhile, players in the middle and above have one more chance to fail and enter the lower zone, thus avoiding direct elimination.

Finally, players with 3 wins in the high-ranking zone have the privilege of disabling an opponent's equipment or a certain skill.

It can be said that it has a huge advantage.

This format minimizes the impact of chance, ensuring that no player is sent home due to bad luck and encountering a monster in the first round.

This also gives players in the higher-ranked areas an advantage in the subsequent knockout rounds. "No problem, if we end up in the lower ranks, so be it. We'll just march north." (Sunglasses emoji)

After reviewing the competition rules, Lin Yi replied to Nangong Ling.

"No, there's no need. To be honest, betting on wins and losses is just for fun. Don't end up losing badly. Losing one game in the lower bracket can mean being eliminated."

"It was the principal's order for me to keep a low profile. If I can't win the first few rounds, there's nothing I can do..."

"Oh, never mind then, hehe, I'll bet against your opponent right now. With this 5000 million, I'm going to make a killing! (starry-eyed)"

"I'm going to farm gold in the dungeon later, so I'll ask my senior to buy it for me afterwards! (clasped hands emoji)"

"no problem!"

……

10 pm.

Lin Yi returned to his apartment and, ignoring the mud covering his body, lay down on the floor.

I'm so sick of it, I'm about to throw up!
Lin Yi spent the entire afternoon and evening immersed in the Dripping Ant Cave instance.

The dungeons aren't difficult, but the process of grinding for resources is always tedious and boring.

During that time, his personal space was filled with spirit crystal ore.

Lin Yi could only go to the Treasure Vault Circulation Department to unload a batch of goods before going back to continue moving bricks.

Therefore, Lin Yi has now become a god in the hearts of countless Shenxiao brick-moving party members.

On the school forum, his glorious feat of directly demanding a full 4600 million Daxia coins from the Baoku Circulation Department in one afternoon is going viral.

Besides Blue Flame Reaper, Lin Yi has gained another nickname: Brick-Moving King!
His legendary story will likely be told in Shenxiao for a long time to come.

After resting for a while, Lin Yi ordered takeout and wolfed it down to fill his stomach. He took a shower, lay in bed, and then transferred 3000 million to Nangong Ling.

Lin Yi understood the hardships of mining and manual labor, so he kept about 1600 million as his savings.

Gambling is always risky. If his opponent is too weak or scared to death, and he wins in the end, he will lose everything.

"[Your transfer has been received by the recipient]"

"Wow, how do you have so much money!"

"Earned from a day of manual labor???"

"Ah."

Too tired, Lin Yi only replied with one word.

He believed that Nangong Ling understood what he meant.

"I'll keep your money for now. I'll place the bets after the match starts tomorrow and the match-ups are announced!"

……

the next day.

Great Xia, East China Sea, Penglai Island.

At this moment, the entire island was bustling with activity and filled with lively chatter.

Audiences from 10 countries across the Pan-Asian region gathered here!
Penglai Island is only about 600 nautical miles away from the inverted Sky Trial Tower and has served as the venue for the Pan-Asian Youth Professionals Summit Tournament for decades.

Penglai Island's area is far larger than that of the two small islands, Fengsong Island and Leiming Island.

The island is well-equipped with facilities and has diverse terrain, making it extremely suitable for team competitions.

At this moment, the open-air arena in the center of the island is packed with people, numbering over 100,000.

Outside the venue, there were also densely packed crowds of spectators.

They all held up their own country's flag, looked at the big screen outside the venue, and cheered for their home team.

After all, it is an international competition, and it reflects the overall strength of a country's young professional generation, so all countries attach great importance to it.

"Dear guests and viewers at home, hello everyone!!"

"Welcome to the live broadcast of the 3024 Pan-Asia Youth Professionals Summit!"

"I'm your host and commentator, A-Liang!"

"I am the commentator Christina."

On stage, a male and a female host/narrator officially took the stage after a grand opening ceremony.

"Without further ado, after our delegations from 10 countries and our 100 athletes have all taken the stage, we will now begin the exciting draw!"

(End of this chapter)