Coming back to his senses, Lin Tianyun turned his gaze towards the other Golden Core Stage experts present.
Opposite him, Xu Zuo's complexion had eased considerably, and his aura had stabilized, evidently relying on elixirs to quickly recover his consumed True Essence Mana and some of the injuries he had sustained.
According to the rules of the duel, those like them who had just been through a bout could have a brief respite before being challenged by others.
This interval was crucial for those who had expended significant energy.
Otherwise, no matter how strong the challenged person might be, they couldn't possibly endure a succession of challengers in a grueling contest.
This was a scenario considered by many cultivators before the duel, which is why protective rules like these were established.
However, if the person being challenged suffers severe damage, even if they win a round, they would lose some competitiveness in the subsequent rounds.
