Chapter 212 New Yegu Pagoda City

Two days later, in the Alien Space.

Sunlight shone upon the earth, filtering through the sparse leaves and turning into dappled patterns that fell upon a group of ghoul-faced monks.

The team of over two hundred ghoul monks was silent and disciplined, resting in a mountain forest.

On a distant hilltop, Da Zhong and Li Haoge stood side by side, their eyes fixed on an ancient pagoda not far down the mountain.

The ancient pagoda towered into the clouds, exuding an antique charm that only the ghoul-faced monks could create.

In front of the ancient pagoda, a group of people were in negotiations.

It was Jiang Xiao, Yue Yuchen, the blind girl, and He Yun leading their team.

The four stood in a patch of tangled weeds, with Jiang Xiao's seven Gold-rank disciples behind them.

In front of them were Jiang Xiao's seven Silver-rank disciples, who were emitting eerie, ghostly howls as they negotiated with a mixed group of ghoul-faced monks.

Clearly, this motley group of monks were the masters of the ancient pagoda's peak.

Jin Hui leaned over, her hands on her knees, and whispered translations of the ghoul monks' dialogue into Jiang Xiao's ear.

She performed her translation work admirably, providing real-time translations so that Jiang Xiao's team could understand the progress of the "negotiations."

Jin Hui: "Hehe... Welcome, very welcome to join us. We crave powerful members of our race, and even more so, powerful opponents, hehe..."

Jiang Xiao was curious as to how Jin Hui could discern such meanings from the seemingly meaningless ghostly howls.

The language of the ghoul-faced monks was truly unique.

"You don't need to translate the 'hehe'," Jiang Xiao said, glancing at Jin Hui. "I can understand 'hehe.'"

Jin Hui: "..."

Strictly speaking, these "negotiations" were unnecessary. Jiang Xiao and the others possessed absolute power and could forcibly occupy the ancient pagoda's peak.

However, at the suggestion of several Silver-rank disciples, they decided to try diplomacy first.

Generally, the ghoul-faced monks would accept other ghoul-faced monks. They hoped their clan would become larger and larger. Expanding their influence was secondary; the main reason was that they would have more opponents.

The battle-loving ghoul-faced monks accepted not only their own kind, but also opponents willing to fight.

Jin Hui: "What are humans? Are they those four little ones?"

Jiang Xiao and Yue Yuchen exchanged glances. Judging by their size, their team of four did indeed seem like "little ones."

In front, Yin Yun held his Fang Tian halberd, emitting hoarse sounds.

Jin Hui continued to translate, "This is the weapon that humans made for us. They will also build a stone wall around this ancient pagoda, turning this place into a city, preventing other races from stealing our light pillars."

The leader of the opposing side, obviously an Apparel-rank monk, raised his dark ghoul claw and gently touched the sharp "well" head of the Fang Tian halberd with his long, pointed fingernails, making a crisp sound.

"Ding~ Ding~"

A dozen minutes later, at Yue Yuchen's whistle, a large army of ghoul-faced monks poured out of the dense forest above and below!

Led by Da Zhong and Li Haoge, the two hundred ghoul-faced monks quickly arrived, making no sound other than the soft patter of their footsteps.

This sight left the ghoul-faced monks of the local ancient pagoda force speechless.

The ghoul monks who had followed Jiang Xiao and the others out of Yegu Pagoda were elites among elites. Their murderous aura swept over the local ghoul monk team.

For a time, the air was filled with killing intent. The ghoul monk team's eyes were burning with eagerness, as if they couldn't wait for a fight!

And this so-called "fight" was, of course, part of the negotiation.

With Jin Hui's real-time translation, Jiang Xiao knew what was about to happen. Since they had chosen this place as their new base, a friendly "sparring match" was certainly in order, as it would benefit their side and create a good deterrent.

Jiang Xiao said, "Li Haoge, choose twenty Giant Blade ghoul monks to meet them!"

In the end, Da Zhong and Li Haoge stayed here. At this time, Jiang Xiao arranged for Li Haoge to lead the team, also to let the other side see what "humans" were all about.

Li Haoge stepped forward and said directly, "No need for twenty. Seven Gold-ranks, follow me."

Li Haoge held his scimitar high, full of heroic spirit. Behind him, Jiang Xiao's seven direct disciples said nothing, but rushed out with their giant blades.

The Silver-ranks negotiating in front quickly stepped aside, and a mock sparring match, a true display of power, unfolded in front of the towering ancient pagoda.

As Jiang Xiao watched the Gold-rank disciples, advancing and retreating in good order, forming a seven-man formation and slaughtering the opposition, he said to Da Zhong beside him, "The local monks also number nearly 200. Counting our fresh blood, the peak of this ancient pagoda can be considered a force."

Everyone saw the world from a different perspective.

Jiang Xiao saw the strength of the clan, while Da Zhong saw the surrounding environment.

The place was backed by mountains and surrounded by water, a very nice environment. However, the solitary ancient pagoda stood in a patch of weeds. Da Zhong couldn't help but shake his head and said, "When you come back, there will be a Yegu Pagoda City here, and the surrounding environment will have changed a lot. Don't get lost then."

Jiang Xiao grinned and said nothing.

Since he had chosen to go to Yan Zhao, whether he could really come back was unknown.

"Hey, build a place to retire, comfortable and warm," Da Zhong continued to look around, as if planning for the future.

This competition allowed the local ghoul-faced monk team to witness true power. They had always loved one-on-one fights, and were envious of the Gold-rank seven's team combat model. In the end, they happily accepted the new members, as well as two humans: Da Zhong and Li Haoge.

Jiang Xiao and his team rested in the pagoda for the night, and at the urging of the blind girl, set off early the next morning.

This small team included four human Star Warriors, as well as four Gold-ranks and four Silver-ranks each, which was not in line with Jiang Xiao's original plan.

At the strong suggestion of Senior He Yun, the team was streamlined to twelve people: four human Star Warriors, four Gold-ranks, and four Silver-ranks.

Jiang Xiao originally wanted to bring all his direct disciples, and then pick three Apparel-ranks and three Grass-ranks to follow the team, but according to Grandpa He Yun, too many people would be too much to take care of.

Going to Yan Zhao, a human wave tactic would not work. What mattered was quality, not quantity.

Jiang Xiao discussed it with He Yun for a long time, and finally listened to Grandpa's advice.

After all, Grandpa was willing to accompany two disobedient and worrisome young people to Yan Zhao, which was already a great favor, and Jiang Xiao didn't want to be stubborn.

More importantly, Yue Yuchen joined the team. He possessed most of the ghoul-faced monks' Star Techniques, including the Grass-rank's Thorns Aura and the Apparel-rank's Starlight Shawl.

Leaving a few direct disciples here also had its benefits, as they could help Li Haoge guide the ghoul-faced monks and integrate the "soul" of the former Yegu Pagoda City into this new ancient pagoda force.

Jiang Xiao also believed in Li Haoge's ability. Moreover, in addition to the six direct disciples who stayed behind, most of the other 200 ghoul monks from Yegu Pagoda had also learned from Jiang Xiao. It wouldn't be long before this place became a new Yegu Pagoda City.

Jiang Xiao's team of four, with the Silver-ranks Bu, Yun, Chao, and Ce, and the Gold-ranks Yong, Shang, An, and Hui, set off!

Northbound!

Target: Night City! It was time to tame a mount!

In fact, Jiang Xiao also intended to cross this Yan Zhao area, continue north, and find his way back to the birch forest.

Jiang Xiao wanted to see his old friends, and see if Xiao Chongyang had found his way back, including checking on the development of the birch forest, and the planting situation of Hu Wei and the Azure Couple.

Jiang Xiao also told Da Zhong and Li Haoge, who were stationed here, that if he had any life left to return, he would bring back some crop seeds. Once the food could support the group of ghoul-faced monks, Yegu Pagoda City could also domesticate auspicious beasts and Double Night Mandarin Ducks.

Flying in the sky and running on the ground would be a very good complement to their strength.

Although Da Zhong was not old, he only wanted to find a place to spend his old age, and was not interested in this. As for Li Haoge...

Li Haoge fully understood Jiang Xiao's meaning. He didn't just understand Jiang Xiao's meaning at this time. As early as in Yegu Pagoda City, Jiang Xiao's actions after opening the door to accept disciples had made Li Haoge feel Jiang Xiao's ambition.

Li Haoge immediately stated that he would first establish Yegu Pagoda City, assimilate the local ghoul monk clan, and after strictly organizing the team, try to lead the ghoul-faced monks into the "agricultural era." The Central Plains was rich in products, but most Star Beasts preferred meat.

Before Jiang Xiao came to Yegu Pagoda, wanting the ghoul-faced monks to farm was simply a fantasy. But these 200 Yegu Pagoda ghoul monks, who had escaped from death, were different from any other ghoul monks. They were more disciplined and more obedient.

Strictly speaking, they could even be called "sparks."

Li Haoge gladly accepted Jiang Xiao's suggestion. In fact, the Eagle Falcon brothers separated, not just because Yue Yuchen simply wanted to roam around. The two brothers probably had some plans and ideas in private.

Jiang Xiao in the Alien Space was methodically executing his plan, and was on the road to Yan Zhao, never to return.

And in the Earth,

At this time, Jiang Xiao was sitting in the auditorium, watching the drawing ceremony.

Since the team competition and the individual competition were both changed to one battle every 5 days, Jiang Xiao's time was no longer tight, and he could watch the drawing ceremony with the team competition students.

It is worth mentioning that the Hunan Military Region was really strong, stepping on the golden aura and entering the World Cup's top 7!

There were two Chinese teams in the top 7. Jiang Xiao didn't even think about a bye. He just hoped there wouldn't be a civil war.

The drawing ceremony for the individual competition was held first. Fortunately, Jiang Xiao did not meet Yi Qingchen. Unfortunately, Jiang Xiao did not meet Martha.

And Jiang Xiao's opponent was the Ghost Thorn from Yago. He was also among the top players in the top eight.

What made Jiang Xiao quite uncomfortable was that Martha from the Apennine Peninsula was intercepted by the American player wearing the number 27 basketball jersey.

What you fear comes to pass, Ao Xing Blake... This black youth was really strong.

Although he had never played a crushing game, in his games, there were rarely any dangerous scenes. Ao Xing Blake was always able to win the game with no danger.

From beginning to end, he was unobtrusive.

Jiang Xiao hated such people, because he felt that he had met someone like him, a... equally cautious person.

Yi Qingchen matched the Flame Greatsword Phil from the United Kingdom - Scotland, and there was no doubt that it was also a fierce battle.

What Jiang Xiao really didn't expect was that in the team competition draw that followed, the Hunan Military Region, which was the first to appear, drew the Blizzard Legion from Finland.

And the Beijing Star Warrior... got a bye!

Got a bye?

Yes, got a bye!

The top 7 were already in the finals. If it were according to the rules of the previous competition, then the last three groups of round robin matches would be started. However, in this Doomsday World Cup, the Italian country didn't care about so much. As long as there was an odd number, it would give you a bye to avoid any rematches.

"Am I dreaming?" In the auditorium, Jiang Xiao scratched his head and looked at the third group of teams on the big screen. From beginning to end, the pattern of the Beijing Star Warrior team had never appeared, which meant that they advanced directly in this round...

"Obtain team competition victory! Reward skill points: 100!"

The information in the inner star map made Jiang Xiao confirm again that in this round, his side won without a fight.

There are also skill point rewards for a bye? Is it great?

Inner star map! Awesome!

"Eh? Can such a good thing happen to us?" Xia Yan looked strange, "It's already burning incense to not have a civil war, and we actually got a bye?"

Gu Shi'an "tsk" and muttered, "A team with two Star Oceans, plus the individual competition defending champion, I'm afraid no one wants to fight."

Jiang Xiao also looked at the TV screen in disbelief and said, "That makes sense! With just these three people, you can win the championship by adding a dog."

Gu Shi'an: "..."

Jiang Xiao obviously felt that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, and he also realized something, and quickly looked at Gu Shi'an and said, "I'm talking about Alaska, especially big, majestic, and beautiful. Few words, stable, loyal..."

Gu Shi'an grinned with a painful expression and said, "Can you be a person!"

"I'm so angry! I feel like I'm being targeted!" Xia Yan said angrily, "It's not easy to go all out, and I haven't had a good time fighting yet, and they won't let me fight."

Han Jiangxue comforted softly, "You'll have a fight in the final four, don't worry."

"Yes, don't worry." Jiang Xiao bumped Xia Yan's shoulder and said, "Isn't there still the final four and the championship?"

Xia Yan nodded with a grievance, unhappy.

Jiang Xiao stretched out his hand and shook Xia Yan's shoulders vigorously from side to side, and encouraged, "Endure this round! All the main attack points in the last two games are for you! No matter what the other team is, let's see if we can take them down!"

Xia Yan: "..."