Chen Shu coughed, stood up, and assumed a leadership demeanor, beginning to speak:
Since everyone is here, I’ll say a few words!
Upon hearing this, everyone looked over. Who is this guy?
Let me introduce myself first. My name is Chen Shu, and I’m from Nanjiang City. You can all call me Uncle!
The others were stunned. Didn’t they feel like they were being taken advantage of?
I’m only here to inform everyone of one thing, and I stress, inform, not discuss!
Chen Shu spoke with a serious expression: That is, if you encounter me, surrender immediately. Don’t harbor any侥幸心理 (jiǎoxìng xīnlǐ - hope against hope)!
Heh heh.
Who do you think you are?! Do you really consider yourself a genius?
What kind of insignificant place is Nanjiang City? A frog in a well!
Instantly, most people sneered. Everyone present was a genius, and no one would concede to another.
Xia Yan sighed beside him. Chen Shu dared to be so arrogant because he was truly strong!
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Chen Shu spoke: Xia Yan, you can enlighten everyone on life safety knowledge!
Xia Yan from Daxing City was suddenly stunned. Why was he dragged into this?
Besides, spreading life safety knowledge seemed too absurd!
Hurry up!
Chen Shu sat back down, leaving the stage to Xia Yan.
I… how…
Seeing everyone staring at him, Xia Yan stammered, unsure what to say.
This scene surprised the others. It was clear Xia Yan was being coerced.
But he possessed an S-class contracted spirit!
Although there were nearly a hundred geniuses in the lounge, only a little over ten possessed S-class spirits. The vast majority had top-tier A-class contracted spirits.
Xia Yan couldn’t defeat him?
A thought simultaneously appeared in everyone’s minds.
Haven’t we heard of an S-class contracted spirit appearing in Nanjiang City? Could they have been too low-key?
The crowd stopped mocking and began sizing up Chen Shu.
Just then, a voice came from outside.
Please, all contestants, draw lots to determine your opponents!
Xia Yan breathed a sigh of relief, while thinking to himself,
Should I go back and brush up on life safety knowledge, just in case for the future?
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Although Chen Shu only spoke a few words, he undoubtedly made everyone remember him.
Especially with Xia Yan’s contrast, everyone harbored a sense of apprehension.
There were twenty-seven cities participating in the Beast Taming competition, and a total of thirty-two teams. Nan Cang City alone had a remarkable six teams participating.
As for why?
Apologies, but the organizers can do as they please.
Moreover, their six teams were all extremely powerful, each possessing at least one S-class contracted spirit.
Besides Nan Cang City's six teams, only three other teams possessed S-class contracted spirits.
They were Xia Yan's team from Daxing City, Li Longxu's team from Zhonghan City, and Wang Chen's team from Nanwang City.
Nine teams did not come forward to draw lots. According to competition regulations, these nine teams would not face each other in the first round.
This essentially guaranteed that teams with S-class contracted spirits would advance to the top sixteen.
Don't draw us, don't draw us…
Xia Yan prayed incessantly, his gaze fixed on Chen Shu.
Is it really that serious?
The neighboring teams shook their heads with disdain.
The fact that the Nanjiang City team wasn't standing here meant Chen Shu didn't have an S-class contracted spirit.
This led others to believe Chen Shu was merely posturing, or perhaps even that Xia Yan was deliberately cooperating with Chen Shu’s act.
Chen Shu stepped forward and, following the staff's instructions, drew a slip of paper.
A smile played on his lips as he looked at Xia Yan.
Holy cow, don't tell me it’s really us.
Xia Yan’s heart skipped a beat. Especially looking at Chen Shu’s smile, he felt a hint of chill.
It seems we are destined to meet!
Chen Shu opened the slip of paper in his hand, which clearly read Daxing City.
Xia Yan’s face turned pale, and he finally sighed in dejection.
He had thought that with his presence, Daxing City could enter the top eight this year, and with good luck, even contend for the top four.
But to his dismay, they would encounter their nightmare in the thirty-two to sixteen matchup.
Be more confident, this is a team competition; individual strength is useless!
Li Longxu patted Xia Yan's shoulder and comforted him.
Xia Yan’s expression stiffened.
That’s right, it’s a team competition!
As long as Chen Shu's two teammates could be dealt with, it would be three against one, and victory might not be out of reach.
Although Xia Yan remained apprehensive, he at least had the conviction to fight. Otherwise, he might have surrendered from the start.
I must defeat him!
Xia Yan silently vowed. Chen Shu had already become his nightmare.
The other teams stepped forward one by one to draw lots and determine their opponents.
Tomorrow, the provincial Beast Taming competition will officially commence. Please, contestants, prepare yourselves, adjust your states, and showcase the spirit of your cities!
Everyone dispersed from the Spirit Fighting Arena.
The next morning,
The great geniuses of Nan Cang Province gathered in the Spirit Fighting Arena.
Today marked the official start of the Beast Taming competition. The arena was packed, with at least ten thousand spectators.
Various media outlets, armed with their equipment, were broadcasting this province-wide grand event live!
Greetings, everyone!
A middle-aged man stepped to the center of the competition stage.
Instantly, all eyes turned towards him.
Although it wasn't the Governor of Nan Cang Province they were expecting, he was also a powerhouse, radiating an aura of formidable might.
At least Golden-tier.
Chen Shu looked at the man on stage and murmured to himself.
The middle-aged man scanned the entire venue, a smile on his lips as he said,
It's time for the annual Nan Cang Grand Gathering. I hope everyone can display their full strength!
Without further ado, I declare the competition officially open!
With his announcement, the middle-aged man retreated, and two hosts, a man and a woman, took the stage.
Now, I will read out the competition rules.
Although everyone was already familiar with them, this procedural step was still necessary.
Next, let’s discuss the competition rewards!
The team that wins the championship will have three opportunities for designated skills, applicable to any below Golden-tier! Plus a prize of one hundred million Chinese Yuan!
The second-place prize includes one opportunity for a designated skill, with an additional fifty million Chinese Yuan prize!
The third-place prize is thirty million Chinese Yuan.
Chen Shu was taken aback, his eyes showing a hint of greed. These rewards were quite enticing!
The opportunity for a designated skill means one can choose a beast skill they wish to comprehend, as long as it's from a beast below Golden-tier.
Materials from Silver-tier lords are incredibly expensive, already worth tens of millions.
If you're unlucky, you might not comprehend it even with a hundred million, and it requires a significant amount of time to acquire.
But this reward is different. As long as you haven't comprehended it, you can continuously absorb until you do.
Moreover, because they are allocated from national resources, there’s generally no waiting time.
First place, second place…
Chen Shu formed some ideas but then shook his head. He would do his best.
His Slime might be undefeated in Nanjiang, but facing geniuses from the entire province, he might not have a guaranteed victory.
Furthermore, due to the relationship between Xu Xiaoyu and Xia Bing, he would have to face a combined attack from three people.
Next, let us commence the first round of matches! Nanjiang City versus Daxing City!
At that moment, the entire venue erupted in cheers, with shouts of,
Go Nanjiang City!
Nanjiang Desperado is invincible, smash Daxing City!
The cheers were deafening, and the crowd’s attention was drawn to them with surprise.
Have we fallen behind? What is Nanjiang Desperado?
Chen Shu, however, stood with his arms crossed, a smile on his face.
Xia Bing asked in confusion, Why do so many people know us?
Does that need asking? Someone must have hired internet trolls.
Xu Xiaoyu shook her head. Nanjiang City is just a small city; it ranks nowhere in the province, so it naturally wouldn't have so many supporters.
What do you mean by internet trolls? They’re just fans showing their support.
Chen Shu shrugged. The school should reimburse this, right?
The three of them confidently walked to the contestant positions.
Meanwhile, Xia Yan and the others from Daxing City were in a poor state, not expecting to face Chen Shu in the first battle.
The competition officially begins!
Xia Yan took a deep breath, adjusting his mental state.
He had a chance, and besides, this was a team competition; individual strength was useless.
I can fight, I can fight.
Xia Yan closed his eyes and muttered repeatedly, gradually regaining his usual confidence.
Self-hypnosis, it must be said, was somewhat effective.
I can defeat him!
He continued to take deep breaths, a sense of inevitable victory filling his heart.
Huh? Why is the venue so quiet?
Xia Yan sensed something was wrong. He slowly opened his eyes.
Oh, this…
He instinctively opened his mouth, his expression becoming utterly blank.
He saw a giant pile of feces occupying his entire world; there was nothing else besides it.
I can’t fight anything! What on earth is this thing?!