As the First Elder finished his announcement, a dozen deacons stepped forward with pre-prepared metal sticks to let disciples draw lots.
Su Mo and Zhou Xin joined the queue for the draw.
Soon, Su Mo received his metal stick.
Group six, no. 518.
Su Mo's metal stick read, "group six, no. 518".
Over 10,000 Outer Disciples were divided into 10 groups, each with over 1,000 contestants.
Zhou Xin, Li Feng, and Niu Xiaohu each drew.
None of them were in the same group with Su Mo.
Zhou Xin was in group two, Niu Xiaohu in group eight, and Li Feng in group nine.
After drawing, the four friends waited together for the competition to start.
As the 10 fighting rings were not too far from each other, the four stayed in one place.
The draw finished quickly.
A hosting deacon stood up and announced, "The competition starts now!"
"Group one, No. 16 versus no. 825!"
"Group two, no. 605 versus no. 853!"