After Shi Yu and the others arrived at their destination, the South District Association naturally gave them a warm welcome.

The president of the South District Association, a short, round-faced middle-aged man with a ruddy complexion, greeted them with a cheerful smile.

"Old Feng, you've finally arrived."

After saying that, he looked at Shi Yu, who was next to President Feng, and said, "This must be the genius from Pingcheng District who conquered four relic sites."

"Indeed, a man of talent."

"Hehe... his name is Shi Yu." President Feng smiled. Of course.

However, the president of the South District Association could laugh now, but he hoped the other party would be crying later!

Although on the surface, everyone was sharing the Holy Spring resources together.

In essence, wasn't it also a relic race in disguise?

The other districts and counties didn't think Pingcheng District could independently explore the relic successfully, which was why they decided to open the Holy Spring.

The process of competing for entry into the Holy Spring this time was probably also for each president to see which family's newcomer was the strongest.

In a sense, this ranking already represented the progress of each district and county in conquering relic sites in the future.

At this time, President Feng naturally hoped that Shi Yu could perform well.

He didn't want Pingcheng District's relic to be taken over by other districts and counties...

"Hello, President Sun."

At the same time, Shi Yu also greeted him.

For no other reason than that President Sun had good judgment and could see that he was a man of talent.

"Good, good, let's go to the hall, there's a welcoming banquet prepared there. Let's all eat well, rest well, and then discuss the Holy Spring." President Sun said with a smile.

...

Inside the banquet hall, the presidents and new representatives from the other associations were also present.

When the other association presidents saw President Feng arrive, they immediately greeted him warmly with "Old Feng" this and "Old Feng" that.

The other apprentice Beast Tamers under 20 years old present didn't pay attention to President Feng, this uncle from a remote countryside, but instead focused their attention on the handsome Shi Yu.

"The representative from Pingcheng District, said to have cracked four-sixths of the progress of the Pingcheng relic..."

"He seems to be a good combat power unit, to test what level I would be at entering the relic."

Although they didn't say it, every newcomer, and even the other association presidents, viewed Shi Yu this way.

Shi Yu, as a local "lucky one" in Pingcheng, was the first to come into contact with the relic and achieve good results, but didn't completely conquer it. Wasn't this a perfect combat power unit template?

At this time, the new representatives from the other eight districts and counties definitely wanted to fight Shi Yu the most.

"I feel like their gazes are a bit unfriendly..."

Shi Yu was also observing the others, eight young men and women around the age of twenty, six boys and two girls.

Hmm... they all look strong, probably stronger than that Cheng Gong, right?

Hopefully, their strength can slightly please him.

That way, it won't be in vain for him to level up like crazy.

"Shi Yu, let me introduce you."

Next, President Feng began to introduce the other presidents to Shi Yu.

At the same time, each association president also introduced their own newcomer.

However, this kind of basic introduction was basically just names, and everyone didn't get any valuable information from each other.

So soon, everyone's focus shifted to the buffet.

Shi Yu didn't know if others were hungry, but he was hungry after sitting in the car all the way and not eating much in the morning.

Therefore, everyone started eating soon.

Shi Yu discovered that Dong Huang people also had a national trait, which was that they weren't quiet while eating and liked to discuss this and that.

The young new representatives from the nine districts and counties were fine, because there were too many big shots, they all seemed shy, low-key, and silent.

But the presidents of the nine associations, while eating, began to passionately discuss the order of entering the Holy Spring later.

"For the sake of fairness, how about letting them nine fight each other in turns, and finally decide the order of entering the Holy Spring based on points?"

"Our South District Association will provide recovery items and heal the pets, ensuring that they are all in peak condition for every battle."

President Sun of the South District Association suggested.

"Wouldn't that be too slow?"

A lean association president shook his head and said, "Nine people fighting each other in turns, how long will that take?"

This one looked like a typical impatient person.

However, his words were agreed by the others.

Although the association presidents also wanted to know the strength of their new representatives.

However, they were all Master-level Beast Tamers, and they really didn't have much desire to watch the newcomers' matches.

They focused more on the results than the process.

As long as there was a result, the process didn't matter.

"How about this, a擂台赛 form, whoever wants to enter first can defend the擂台." (擂台赛 = Lei Tai competition/ring competition)

"Those who are not convinced can attack the擂台."

"This will ensure that everyone has a chance and reduce some unnecessary battles."

The lean president suggested, his meaning was obvious. Whoever was confident in their strength could defend the擂台. After showing their strength in one or two battles, some people who knew their own limitations should be able to see the gap.

At that time, instead of doing meaningless and time-wasting battles, it would be better to directly give up attacking the擂台, which would avoid a lot of battles at once.

After saying that, he glanced at the representative of his own association, a short-haired youth wearing a white battle suit, obviously very confident in the strength of his new representative.

"This is acceptable."

The lean president's suggestion was immediately supported by the other presidents.

擂台赛was good.

"Then, who will defend the 擂台first?" President Sun said.

After he finished speaking, the newcomers were still very shy.

After all, even if they were confident in their strength, it would be too much pressure to be the first to stand up and defend the擂台.

"I'll do it."

Just when everyone hadn't decided, Shi Yu finished a piece of steak at the table and quietly put down his chopsticks.

"I'll be the first to defend the 擂台." Shi Yu said, looking up.

His initiative instantly attracted everyone's attention.

"Uh."

This kid is tough.

President Feng was stunned, and then he smiled quickly, expressing his support.

The other association presidents and new representatives were also stunned, and then thought:

"This combat power unit... knows what's up!"

At this time, who would be better to defend the 擂台than Shi Yu, the only combat power unit who had entered the relic site?

With Shi Yu as a reference, everyone would know what their level would be if they explored the relic.

"Good, good courage."

The association presidents praised Shi Yu one after another, and after saying that, they educated their own geniuses: "Learn from him."

Of course, these were all just polite words... Everyone was waiting for the battle in the afternoon.

Time passed quickly.

Before long, everyone had finished eating, and the presidents were all busy people, naturally hoping for results as soon as possible.

So everyone decided to start the match after a short rest after the meal.

...

In the Icefield City Beast Tamer Association building complex, inside an arena the size of a gymnasium.

Everyone who had rested well came here in the afternoon. There was indeed a stone 擂台 here.

Except for the two sides in the battle, the others could watch the battle from the higher stands.

"Let's start directly, an arena without a referee."

With nine Master-level Beast Tamers here, it didn't matter if there was a referee or not, the battle process would definitely be under control.

The main purpose of a referee was to judge the outcome and ensure the safety of both sides.

After all, it was difficult to control the degree of a pet's battle. Injury was inevitable, and even the Beast Tamer might be injured.

An excellent referee would definitely be able to eliminate all unstable factors.

The tall and handsome young man, as the defender, was the first to step onto the 擂台.

Although there weren't many spectators, they were all heavyweight. The top Beast Tamers in Icefield City were all seated here.

Shi Yu felt okay, the pressure wasn't too great.

In Lu Qingyi's words, when he explored the Ice Dragon Relic in the future, he could directly call these nine people to be his bodyguards.

"Shi Yu, the most powerful apprentice Beast Tamer in Pingcheng."

"The third level of the relic is a Level 10 Ice Armor Giant of a low-level Commander race."

"The fourth level of the relic is fifty Ice-type Fierce Beasts..."

"He can pass the fourth level, his strength must be very strong."

The newcomers present still knew some information about Shi Yu. After all, the strategy information for the relic was synchronized throughout the city.

However, they didn't know much about how strong Shi Yu was specifically.

Therefore, although everyone regarded Shi Yu as a combat power unit, they also had some pressure.

If they couldn't beat this combat power unit, wouldn't that mean they had no hope of even passing the fourth level of the relic?

Not to mention the fifth and sixth levels...

So in any case, the current thought of everyone was to defeat Shi Yu strongly and prove their strength.

Then, receive the Holy Spring baptism, conquer the relic, and soar into the sky.

"Who will be the first to attack the 擂台?" The presidents looked at the new representatives next to them.

Fighting in advance actually also had a disadvantage, which was that once the pet's race, move combination, and combat style were figured out, it would be easy for the opponent to formulate tactics in advance and suffer losses in subsequent battles.

"I'll do it."

The white battle suit youth next to the lean president who first suggested the擂台赛 said.

"Then we'll go first, Bai Qi, just perform normally." The lean president looked at him with a smile.

"Yes." The youth named Bai Qi nodded.

"You guys go ahead."

The other association presidents said indifferently, it didn't matter who went first in the擂台赛 anyway.

After saying that, they looked at Bai Qi.

Everyone wasn't too unfamiliar with Bai Qi.

He came from Baiyuan District in the urban area of Icefield City. His father was a Master-level Beast Tamer. It could be said that he was a second-generation Beast Tamer.

From the fact that Lin Hongnian's daughter, a Master-level Beast Tamer, could pass the professional assessment at the age of 18 with a middle-level race Iron-eating Beast, one could know how powerful these second-generation Beast Tamers were.

In short, the biological children of these Master-level Beast Tamers would definitely enjoy better training from their elders than Cheng Gong, the "blood is thicker than water" nephew.

Next, the white battle suit youth slowly walked down the stage and came to the opposite side of Shi Yu.

At this moment, the 16 spectators present, whether big shots or newcomers, all focused their attention on these two people.

A battle was about to begin.