Chapter 419 - 204: Mach 5, Peak Competition Qualifiers
Chapter 419: Chapter 204: Mach 5, Peak Competition Qualifiers
"Mr. Lin? You’re here already?"
In his mind, he was closest to the fissure’s coordinates and should have been the first to arrive. Lin Ye, coming all the way from Dongjiang City, should have been the last.
"My guess is that the two Martial Halls issuing the same mission at the same time is the result of a prior agreement between their higher-ups."
Zhang Daoxuan didn’t dwell on it and got straight to the point.
Hearing this, Dongfang Zhen stroked his chin thoughtfully.
"Let’s see... the college entrance exams are less than a month away."
"And at the end of August, there’s the annual Peak Competition between Kunlun and Xinhuo... Around this time in previous years..."
At this, Dongfang Zhen’s eyes lit up as if he had suddenly thought of something.
"The preliminary selections!"
Zhang Daoxuan nodded, clearly thinking the same thing.
"Preliminary selections?" Lin Ye was still a little confused.
Dongfang Zhen explained, "You just joined Xinhuo, so you wouldn’t know yet."
"To inspire Martial Artists to strive for excellence, the two top Martial Halls in our Great Xia jointly hold a national Martial Hall Peak Competition at the end of August every year!"
"The competition is divided by age group. There’s a junior division for those under fourteen, a youth division that we can participate in, and a final senior division. If you’re lucky, you might even get to see a battle between Martial Saint Level experts!"
"And this period before the annual college entrance exams is precisely when the two Martial Halls select talent from their various branches for the competition and submit the list of names to their main halls!"
At this point, Dongfang Zhen was stunned.
He suddenly recalled a complaint his father had made that morning. Something about how if he’d known so many people would be coming, he should have just gotten rid of the fissure.
Dongfang Zhen’s mouth formed an "O".
’Knowing my father’s personality, he has very likely already passed on this hot potato!’
’And the recipient of that transfer...’
’Could it be the two Martial Halls??’
The two of them were still just analyzing the situation.
But the System directly spoiled it for Lin Ye!
[The world itself is revealing its cruel reality to you for the first time.]
[You are no longer fighting alone. You have proven your immense strength. It is time to be crowned king.]
[Even the weakest of Goblins.]
[Host has reached the required level and is facing a new challenge. Race Advancement Quest issued!]
[Quest Objective: Participate in the preliminary selections for the Peak Competition held by the two top Martial Halls and take first place!]
[Quest Rewards: 750,000 EXP, 5 Skill Points, Race Template advanced to: Goblin King!]
[Goblin King: All Attribute growth coefficients increased. Unlocks new Phase 3 skill: King’s Boundless Grace!]
Lin Ye’s heart stirred. The Race Advancement Quest had finally appeared again after he unlocked Phase 3.
What surprised him a little was that the System’s evolution path had actually circled back to Goblins.
His previous guess had been correct after all. Above the Goblin Centurion, there truly was a higher-tier Goblin race template.
The Goblin King!
’This is most likely the end of the Goblin evolution path.’
And the new Phase 3 skill, King’s Boundless Grace, sounded quite domineering. Although he couldn’t guess its specific effect yet, it definitely wouldn’t be weak.
’Preliminary selections it is, then.’
His original purpose for coming to this fissure was to devour Source Crystals and acquire a few more useful temporary skills through Taotie anyway.
As for the Martial Hall mission itself, it didn’t conflict with his original goal. In fact, you could say it was on the way.
’There’s a reward and no downside. Why not?’
Without the slightest hesitation, with a thought, he prepared to accept the mission on his personal terminal.
However, at that very moment—
RUMBLE—!
A dull, oppressive roar sounded from high above, moving from far to near, quickly blanketing the entire camp.
It made the ground tremble slightly.
Everyone instinctively looked up at the sky.
Two massive aerospace transport ships tore through the clouds, one on the left and one on the right, slowly descending and casting huge shadows.
The one on the left was painted a deep, somber black. Its hull was emblazoned with a silver-gray totem of the majestic Kunlun Mountain Range, its lines hard and cold, exuding a murderous aura.
The one on the right was predominantly a fiery crimson, with flames soaring up its sides, full of life and heat.
The two behemoths, with their vastly different styles, slowly descended.
Lin Ye and the other two stepped out of the tent just in time to see this scene.
The bay doors opened, and two groups of people streamed out from their respective transport ships.
Lin Ye’s gaze swept over them and immediately spotted two familiar faces.
Leading the Kunlun group was none other than Min Yutang, the one who had been humiliated at the training camp entrance last time.
He was wearing a crisp Kunlun Martial Hall combat uniform today, his expression sullen. When his eyes landed on Lin Ye, they lingered for a few extra moments.
In the Firewood Martial Hall’s group, Lin Ye also saw a familiar face.
It was the Hall Master from the Ninghai Branch who had previously been with Lv Yongze and Wang Jingcheng.
His name was Qin Yue.
He was a burly, middle-aged man with a square-jawed face.
Qin Yue spotted Lin Ye in the crowd at once. A hearty smile appeared on his face as he strode over.
"Lin Ye! You’re already here, that’s great!"
His voice was loud and resonant, carrying a natural charisma.
"You should have received the mission notification from the Martial Hall’s system, right?"
"You just joined Xinhuo, so you might not know that we hold the Peak Competition jointly with Kunlun every year."
"This mission is essentially a preliminary selection."
"So, if you’re interested in participating in this year’s Peak Competition, just accept this mission!"