Chapter 961 - 622: Competition Round Two

Chapter 961: Chapter 622: Competition Round Two

In the main control room, the judging panel gathered together.

Everyone performed their respective duties, monitoring the allocated alliances to prevent cheating.

Referee Wang crossed her arms, sitting in the center presiding over the overall situation.

"Mr. Wang, the quality seems pretty good this year."

A middle-aged man smiled and pointed at the screen before him.

On the screen, the six contestants arranged unevenly into the format of a barrier array.

Each person stood at a position in the array, merging their aura together.

It’s like blending the aura of six people into one, to counteract the aura of the Sinful Angel, with only 1/6 distributed to each person.

"Mine are quite formidable as well, not sure what technique they’re using."

Another referee pointed to his own screen.

On the screen, this alliance had only four people left, with two already eliminated.

The four wore the same style of clothing, seemingly part of a team.

Sending multiple participants in strategies like this has been common over the years; as long as one team succeeds, they can obtain a spot for the adventure group.

The four were surprisingly lying flat on the ground at this point, letting the aura crush them.

It had the feel of tough grass in a strong wind.

Just like wind can snap tree branches but can’t break soft grass.

"The quality is indeed quite good."

Referee Wang looked at each screen, nodding in approval.

However, what she really cared about was the lame youth.

The weakest aura in the whole venue was competing alone, which felt somehow special.

"Mr. Wang, someone has been eliminated again."

"Hmm, bring them up."

At this moment, a referee reported, and Referee Wang had a look—it turned out to be the alliance of the lame youth.

The tiger-skinned man sitting in the center was the first to faint.

But she noticed the remaining four looked quite relaxed.

They didn’t use any special defense method, merely huddled together.

Considering this alliance had two veteran groups, she believed it was still very likely to pass the first round.

"Mr. Wang, what’s the background of the beast on the field?"

At this point, a young referee asked.

Their monitors were specially processed, so they could see the faint presence of the Sinful Angel.

At the moment, it was sticking to the wall of the venue, no more than 2 meters above the ground.

Actually, not to mention the contestants, even the referees hadn’t seen a beast like this.

"About that, I’m not entirely sure either, but I heard it lingered on this base many years ago, in this hall."

Referee Wang organized her words, then said, "But have you heard of the way to complete the ninth transformation?"

Her words immediately made everyone present prick up their ears.

The ninth transformation was considered the pinnacle of combat power.

Even a heap of history completing the ninth transformation would be deemed a divine beast.

But it’s well known that even beasts summoned or beast that reached the eighth transformation are extremely rare, let alone the ninth transformation.

As far as their level is concerned, the ninth transformation is almost a legend.

It’s heard that Imperial University’s principal owns a beast of the ninth transformation, though no opportunity to witness it.

The rarity of beasts of the ninth transformation is largely because of the scheme of the ninth transformation.

For many, it remains an untouchable thing.

From the chief referee’s words, it seems she knows something?

Regarding the reaction of the crowd, Referee Wang was well aware.

She smiled and then began explaining.

"It’s said that to achieve the ninth transformation from the eighth, one must seek assistance from other ninth-transformed entities."

"Like aiding, guarding, taking a mentor, or even challenges, etc."

"Generally, it requires an event or process that involves the presence of a ninth transformation."

"This Sinful Angel has chosen a rather fierce path."

"Which is... usurpation."

"It’s said it directly assassinated the king of its own clan."

"After failing, it was demoted to the sixth transformation level, struggling to survive."

"Finally, it was saved by some master and kept in our base."

Previously, when she introduced the contestants, she mentioned this was a sixth transformation, S-level beast.

"Huh?"

"What is he doing now?"

Just then, the monitoring referee saw Li Pu stand up on the screen.

On the field, Liu Jisheng and the others began to look strained.

"Junior, take it easy."

He looked up at Li Pu, who stood up, but found him still at ease.

With one less person huddled together, the pressure from the aura increased.

Just now, this junior actually said he was going for a walk.

Reason being he had been sitting too long and needed to stretch.

"Seniors, hang in there."

Li Pu waved his hand and walked toward the wall.

He took a deep breath; the pressure of the aura was also slightly uncomfortable for him now.

He walked to the Sinful Angel and looked up at it.

The Sinful Angel also sensed Li Pu approaching, adjusted its face angle, and faced him across the cloth on its eyes.

Buzz! xN

Blades of aura instantly condensed into white tangible blades, surrounding him.

"They said it wouldn’t attack the contestants."

Li Pu touched his chin.

Indeed, the aura was strong.

But a sixth transformed beast... what’s there to be afraid of?

Rather, the attitude of the judging panel needed some observation.

At this moment, everyone in the main control room was equally dumbfounded.

"What... is he trying to do?"

"Mr. Wang, is such behavior allowed?"