Chapter 565

"The exchange conference is quite simple, really," Cody explained. "There aren't many rules. It's more like a chance to settle disputes through combat. "When you arrive, you can challenge anyone you like as your opponent. Before stepping into the ring, both sides can agree on a wager. If you win, you take their resources as well. "Additionally, first-timers are required to offer up something of value as an entrance stake, which will go into the pool of rewards for the conference." "If anyone manages to win ten matches in a row or no one dares to challenge them, they'll take all the accumulated stakes. It's the same every year, and the prizes are usually quite substantial." Cody raised an eyebrow at Andrew, clearly trying to encourage him. The resources up for grabs were tempting, even for someone like Cody. But since he was over 30 years old and his cultivation was higher than the conference's typical participants, it would be unseemly for him to enter. It might even attract rese