On the day of the Magical Combat before the armies, the low-level Cultivators and demons from both sides were ordered to remain in their barracks. They were forbidden from going outside, let alone watching the battle.
It wasn't that the higher-ups were afraid the low-level Cultivators and demons would see through their little unspoken agreements and sham fights.
The low-level Cultivators and demons didn't have the perception for that anyway.
The main reason was, how could a battle between Nascent Soul Powerhouses be treated as entertainment for juniors to watch and critique!
The tradition of Magical Combat before the armies had, in fact, always existed.
Whether it was among the Human Race, between the Human Race and the Demon Race, or among the Demon Race.
Magical Combat was always a method to boost morale.
