Chapter 454 - 259: The Celestial Realm Mountain Tournament Begins
Lin Chen considered this a good thing, indicating that the higher-ups of both races were actually adopting a watchful and restrained attitude towards the war.
Four years ago, Lin Chen experienced a Beast Tide battle, and the tragic scenes within Jiuxing City were still vivid in his mind.
For ordinary people, war is definitely not a good thing.
Two days later, both races announced their representatives for this conference. From the Celestial Capital, it was the second patriarch of the Yin Family, Yin Shi, and from the Demon Race, the representative was the Dragon Scorpion King.
There were rumors that both representatives had already arrived in Celestial Realm City and met to discuss the details of this Celestial Realm Mountain conference.
On the third day, both races indeed announced publicly that the security work for this conference would be jointly undertaken by the two races. Anyone who actively causes trouble or stirs up disputes during the conference would be severely punished, with the most serious cases facing the death penalty.
This announcement shocked the world, and many who were eager to act recklessly dared not show themselves anymore.
On the fourth day, Dubhe Pavilion announced the competition rules for this Celestial Realm Mountain conference through the Guild Machine:
[First, the defending system: both the Human Race and the Demon Race can send their participants to defend the stage. Winning would temporarily confer the role of a provisional stage master.]
[Second, there is no time limit. Participants become the final stage master after winning five consecutive battles.]
[Third, a provisional stage master who wins a match will get a three-day rest period.]
[Fourth, on any stage, if no one challenges within six days, the provisional stage master will become the final stage master.]
Upon seeing the detailed rules, Lin Chen was not surprised.
The rules were considered reasonable, as five matches could completely eliminate any opportunistic individuals.
However, challenges arose because under this defending system, the first to take the stage was naturally at a disadvantage. Others could devise targeted strategies against the provisional stage master.
In such circumstances, winning five consecutive victories was really difficult.
.....
This time, Lin Chen only needed to field Xiaobai, so he only had to focus on the situation on the forty-level stage.
The Great Elder also provided the same suggestion as Lin Chen, which was to observe first.
The Celestial Realm Mountain conference was not like the Beast Fighting Conference, where opponents were pre-arranged. Three days of rest could be seen as both long and short.
The simplest and most ruthless strategy was the war of attrition.
Study you thoroughly first, then send targeted participants against you, and finally dispatch the seed contestant to end the match.
The competition was set to start in two days, and the Great Elder also informed Lin Chen that Sun Ji had already taken the medical team to Celestial Realm Mountain in advance.
This time, to ensure the health of the contestants’ Spirit Beasts, Dubhe Pavilion had hired the Sun Family heavily to assist.
In fact, the Great Elder arrived here earlier also to negotiate this matter with Sun Ji.
"Let’s set off tomorrow as well," the Great Elder said.
Lin Chen nodded.
Since the Beast Fighting Conference, Lin Chen’s popularity had soared, with many people anticipating his appearance.
After returning to his room, Lin Chen summoned Xiaobai.
After the last upgrade, Xiaobai did not continue with meditation but instead engaged in idle thinking and skill cultivation.
Regrettably, as of now, Xiaobai had not achieved any improvements in skills.
Lin Chen also solemnly instructed Xiaobai on some details, emphasizing that this match was even more important than the Beast Fighting Conference, and it was necessary to give it their all.
However, life came first.
The next day, Lin Chen, along with the Great Elder, formally set off for Celestial Realm Mountain, taking a ride on a celestial crane. From high above, the whole view of Celestial Realm Mountain was visible.
By then, a lot of people had already arrived at Celestial Realm Mountain, and although it was a mountain, numerous temporary buildings had been constructed.
At the center of the mountain top, seven gigantic stages were built, which were to house all the matches.
The Great Elder led Lin Chen, and as they landed, there were a few exclamations from the crowd, as someone recognized Lin Chen, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.
"I wonder what level his bull is now."
"It might have surpassed forty levels."
"I hope his Spirit Beasts participate in both the thirty-level and forty-level stages."
"Haha, we can’t only fleece one person."
People were discussing with interest, and Lin Chen did not put on airs. After greeting them, he followed the Great Elder to the camp.
Once settled in, Lin Chen went to his living quarters to place his belongings, and turned to hear the Great Elder discussing strategies with Wu Chen.
Lin Chen was momentarily stunned and asked, "Senior brother, are you going to compete too?"
"As a son of the Cangling Ancient Country, it is my duty to participate," Wu Chen said with determination shining in his eyes. "Little junior brother, don’t worry, I’ll scout the way for you."
Hearing this, Lin Chen looked at the Great Elder.
He immediately understood why Wu Chen had suddenly returned to the Spirit Academy.
The real purpose was to act as a pathfinder for Lin Chen.
"And me too."
At this moment, a voice sounded from behind, and Lin Chen turned around, both surprised and delighted.
The newcomers were Fang You and Zhang Suqing. When they entered, they first saluted the Great Elder and Wu Chen, and Lin Chen asked, "Weren’t you out training?"
"Fang You had always remembered this competition," Zhang Suqing said. "We started heading here a month ago, though I won’t be participating. This time, Fang You plans to let the Nine Tribulation Beasts participate."
Hearing this, Lin Chen was also pleased. The three of them hadn’t seen each other in a long time and chatted about many things. Fang You and Zhang Suqing were amazed to learn that Xiaobai was already at level 47.
Fang You’s Nine Tribulation Beasts were only at level 39.
Both of them did not say much about this because they knew that the resources Lin Chen could access were beyond what they could compare to.
....
The next morning was the day of the competition, and by the time Lin Chen arrived at the scene, it was packed with people.
A row of seats was placed on both sides of the stage, naturally occupied by the powerful figures of the Human Race and the Demon Race.
"Lin Chen, look..." Zhang Suqing pointed towards the distance.
Lin Chen followed the gaze and immediately saw the Demon Beast that Zhang Suqing was pointing at, which was the Ghost Hunting Wolf King.
"I didn’t expect to encounter it here," Zhang Suqing said with a smirk, then turned back to Fang You, "Hey, Wooden, this was our former enemy, you cannot lose."
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen paused and asked, "You two..."
Fang You remained silent and turned his head away.
Zhang Suqing, on the other hand, said openly, "What’s wrong with us dating without stealing or robbing?"
Just then, a wolf howl sounded, and the three looked up, just in time to see the Little Ghost Hunting Wolf King also noticing Lin Chen and the others.
Recalling the time it was imprisoned and tormented by Lin Chen, the Little Ghost Hunting Wolf King’s eyes grew colder as it made a throat-slashing gesture towards them.
"Oh, it’s acting arrogant?" Lin Chen sneered and patted Xiaobai.
At this point, Xiaobai stepped forward, displaying its formidable level.
The Little Ghost Hunting Wolf King, upon seeing Xiaobai at an imposing level of 47, suddenly seemed a bit dispirited.
"Silence!"
At this moment, a voice thundered out, and everyone looked up to see a person riding a golden divine dragon, stepping into the air. This was the Human Race’s representative, Yin Shi.
But Yin Shi had just appeared for a second when a phoenix’s cry resonated, and a black Phoenix emerged, engulfed in black flames....
"The Undying Phoenix!"
Someone recognized it immediately and exclaimed in shock.
The Demon Race’s heritage was indeed not inferior to that of the Human Race.
Lin Chen narrowed his eyes and said, "It seems that before the official competition, both sides want to show off their might."