After the life-and-death agreement was signed.
Elder Qiu looked at Jiang Chen and sneered.
Elder Han, on the other hand, sighed softly. "What a shame. For a genius to fall right before my eyes."
Although Elder Han didn't side with Zuo Siming—and even harbored some animosity toward him—he didn't think highly of Jiang Chen's chances either.
Elder Qiu spoke up, "Alright, since the agreement is signed, you two may begin."
With Elder Qiu's announcement, the competition between Jiang Chen and Zuo Siming officially began.
Zuo Siming shot Jiang Chen a smug look.
"Jiang Chen, it's too late for regrets. You'd best accept your fate."
"Alright, let's begin. After all, you don't have much longer to live."
With that, Zuo Siming picked up one of the two portions of Iron Ore he had prepared, getting ready to refine a Magical Treasure on the high platform in front of everyone.
