The referee, dispatched by the Imperial Martial Arts Academy to preside over the arena match, was probably just as frustrated as Lin Yisheng. After counting three times without anyone coming up, he decisively declared, "Contestant number 100 has not appeared within the allotted time. According to the rules, he is considered to have automatically forfeited and is disqualified. Please welcome the next contestant, number 101..."
Number 101?
Still, no one answered!
The referee was a little embarrassed, and his once-strong voice sounded weak.
"One...two...three...okay, contestant number 101 has also forfeited? Number 102..."
Just as many viewers began to whisper and discuss among themselves, someone finally responded.
"Number 102 is here!"
The sound was like thunder, making the entire ar
