The lottery ceremony is about to begin at the Magic Association's giant arena.
The principals of all the schools were also present.
Principal Qian represented Nirvana High School in the lottery draw.
Feng Tianxiao and five students watched the live stream backstage.
Lu Shi then quietly pulled Zhang Qinglan away and went to a casino outside the martial arts arena.
Today's draw only included the individual competition.
Many outstanding students who participate in individual competitions are also leaders in team competitions.
Therefore, after consultation between President Lei and all the principals of the magic high schools, it was decided that the draw for the quarterfinals of the team competition and the subsequent schedule would be held after all the individual competitions were completed.
Therefore, the draw for the top 64 in the individual competition attracted the attention of everyone in J City.
Underground casinos even offer betting odds.
The odds for the title favorite, Federer, are only 0.1. This means that over 90% of people believe he can win the championship.
Zhang Qinglan, with an astonishing odds of 121, ranked 60th out of the top 64, third from the bottom.
Because it was said to be 64 finalists, but in the end there were only 63.
...
Outside the casino, Lu Shi stared at the huge advertising wall on the building, pointed to Zhang Qinglan's numbers, and quietly said to the person next to her:
"Zhang Qinglan, the odds of you winning the individual competition are 121. Isn't that risking your entire fortune and your life?"
"Teacher Lu, do we really have to go this far?" Zhang Qinglan asked with a pained expression, reluctantly pulling out a card from her pocket. "This is all I have, a total of one million."
"Give it to me! Give me a million, and I'll give you ten million back. You have to believe in yourself!" Lu Shi snatched the card, clenched her fist at Zhang Qinglan, and cheered her on.
"By the way, minors are not allowed in the casino. You wait for me at the entrance!"
Then, she rushed into the casino without looking back, leaving Zhang Qinglan alone, staring up at the upcoming lottery ceremony.
The casino was packed with people, many of whom were watching the large screen in the center, waiting for the lottery results.
After all, the odds will be slightly adjusted after the draw results are determined, and that's when they will place their final bets. The outcome of a draw for those who are optimistic about the outcome will determine how far they can go.
"Damn it, the odds at Fairbank are so low, there's no way to make a profit if I bet on them."
"I have high hopes for Jiang Xue from No. 3 Middle School. She's also a high-level mage. In the previous matches, she only used wind magic and won every time. I heard she's from the Jiang family."
"But her odds aren't high either!"
"He's definitely better than Fairbank, isn't he?"
"I think Zhou Renqing from No. 6 Middle School is very powerful. He is a member of the Zhou family, and he won all the way with just a Tier 4 Mountain Giant Bear summoned beast without ever lifting a finger. He has no idea how strong he really is."
"Yes, I also think highly of him. Zhou Renqing defeated a high-level mage in the last round. That mage was the only high-level mage who didn't make it into the top 64. That's terrible."
There was a lot of discussion in the hall.
Ignoring everyone's discussion, Lu Shi walked directly to a betting window and handed over her card.
"One million, bet on Zhang Qinglan... to win the championship. Thank you!"
The young girl inside the window took the card and exclaimed, "Ah!" Thinking she had misheard, she quickly asked with concern:
"Miss, are you sure you're betting one million on Zhang Qinglan to win the championship? The draw results aren't out yet, and the odds are still fluctuating. And who did you bet on...? Would you like to reconsider?"
"No need to think about it anymore, just bet on him to win." Lu Shi was quite magnanimous.
The little girl sighed, took the card, and handed Lu Shi a magic card back.
"Beautiful lady, here is your betting card, please keep it safe!"
Lu Shi took it, glanced at it, sensed the magical fluctuations on it, nodded, and carefully put it away.
At that moment, screams erupted from the hall.
Lu Shi looked up and realized that the results of the individual competition were out.
Out of 64 teams, only 63 were selected.
It is divided into two halves, upper and lower.
The upper half of the bracket has 32 people, which can be described as a battle of gods. Not only are there Fei Zheng and Jiang Xue, but there are also 28 high-level mages. There are only two mid-level mages mixed in. They must be crying in the toilet.
In contrast, among the 32 players in the lower bracket, only Zhou Renqing is a favorite to win the championship. There are only 17 high-level mages and 13 mid-level mages remaining.
Zhang Qinglan is one of these intermediate-level mages.
By the way, this guy with incredibly high luck actually got a bye in the first round.
In an instant, the odds changed dramatically.
Everyone started crowding towards the window, wanting to place their bets.
Lu Shi ignored the frenzied interior of the hall and walked out of the casino.
As soon as I came out, I saw Zhang Qinglan pointing at the big screen and shouting:
"Teacher Lu, I got a bye in the first round. Does that mean I've made it into the top 32?"
"Relax, it's only the top 32. I told you, your goal is the championship. Come on, go back and train hard."
"Ah! I also want to check today's match results and learn about our opponents."
"That's not your concern. Go back and train your body properly. Just wait to make a name for yourself in the finals."
After dismissing Zhang Qinglan, Lu Shi slowly entered the training ground.
As a teacher, the Magic Association also assigned her referee duties.
Because he's become familiar with Lei.
Referee assignments are arranged starting with the round of 64.
Today, her first refereeing assignment was surprisingly against Fei Zheng.
As the biggest favorite to win the championship, the live broadcast will inevitably focus on this match.
Lu Shi calmly walked into the arena, stood in the center, and waited for the contestants on both sides to enter the arena.
What she didn't know was that because the live stream filmed her, she had gained a group of admirers in J City.
"Ah! This beautiful teacher is so pretty."
"Which school does she go to? I want to register her."
"My sister killed me. So beautiful and cool."
"According to the introduction, he is a teacher at Nirvana High School."
"Nirvana High School, formerly N County Magic High School, probably has teachers from there."
"Yes, think about N County Magic High School, they're all geniuses! It's such a pity."
"They are all heroes who fought against Warcraft and deserve to be remembered."
Before we knew it, the topic had veered off course.
Everyone sighed with sorrow over the loss of the people from N County Magic High School.
Meanwhile, Fei Zheng and his opponents also moved to the central area.
"You're both students, so don't go overboard. If you feel you can't handle it, just admit defeat. I'll come to your rescue," Lu Shi said earnestly, looking at the two of them.
"Hmm." Fei Zheng's opponent was a little boy, not very tall and quite chubby, with a pair of cute little tiger teeth.
He was very nervous in front of Fei Zheng. When he heard Lu Shi's instructions, he nodded repeatedly and even took the initiative to extend his right hand to shake hands with Fei Zheng.
Fei Zheng, with an indifferent attitude, glanced mockingly at the chubby boy's outstretched hand, then pointed at the chubby boy's face and said harshly, "You're just unlucky."
After saying that, he turned his head and glanced at Lu Shi, revealing a sinister smile.
The chubby boy awkwardly withdrew his hand, still feeling somewhat frightened.
"Then, get ready, let's begin." Lu Shi said, raising her hands. White light shone in her hands, and a barrier rose up, enveloping the three of them.
The defensive barrier can be triggered by any magic power, protecting others from harm during battles.
Lu Shi flashed and retreated to the edge of the barrier.
The chubby guy is also a high-level mage, and his practical combat experience is obviously very rich.
Upon hearing the start, he instantly took two steps back, raised one hand, and began to draw a blue star map.
But Fei Zheng glanced at it disdainfully, pointed with his right hand, and a thunder spear descended from the sky, striking straight at the little fat man.
"Thunder Spear!"
"That's... a level 10 Lightning Strike! Fei Zheng is really strong! He's never used his signature lightning technique in the previous matches, but he delivered a fatal blow right away!"
"However, this aura of hostility is a bit too strong!"
The viewers of the live stream were increasingly surprised.
The lightning spear struck the chubby boy accurately, interrupting his spellcasting. He collapsed to the ground, his body convulsing uncontrollably. An electric shock triggered, and current coursed through his body.
"Useless." Fei Zheng glanced at her, then looked at Lu Shi to the side, and revealed a fierce smile.
They pointed both hands at the chubby boy.
Two thunder spears descended from the sky and struck the man convulsing on the ground.
If this blow hits, that fat kid will definitely die!
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