The president's private residence was also located in the southern part of Saint Splendor City. Ling Xingqi actually knew the addresses of the top nobles of the Federation, but President Bai Xingfei had never had any contact with the Xinhong Corporation. She couldn't understand why the president's wife would suddenly send such a personal invitation.
Since it was an invitation from the president, Ling Xingqi didn't dare to delay. She started dressing up at seven in the morning, then picked out a few boxes of top-grade nuts from the Norse Empire from home as gifts before visiting.
The president's residence was also a villa, but this villa was different from ordinary villas. It was actually a high-tech military fortress. Only the buildings that were exposed above ground looked like an antique courtyard. This was also to ensure the president's safety.
Bai Xingfei had been the president of the Federation for several consecutive terms, and he was one of the most popular leaders among the people. The president himself was usually very busy and rarely stayed at home, so when Ling Xingqi arrived, only Soma was watering the flowers in the garden alone.
This president's wife was elegant and dignified. Although she was already over a hundred years old, she still maintained her youthful beauty, like a wise and virtuous wife. However, if you really thought so, you were wrong. Ling Xingqi knew that Madam Soma came from the Federation's Rabik family, which was an existence on par with the Biyu family. Madam Soma herself was a top-notch expert who hid her strength well. During the Devouring Realm War a hundred years ago, Madam Soma was already a high-level Combat Monarch. She followed the family's army to the frontlines and heavily injured the Immortal Elemental King. Madam Soma had made an outstanding contribution, and her current level was unknown.
Seeing Ling Xingqi arrive, Soma greeted her warmly, "Xingqi, over here, come quickly!"
Ling Xingqi felt a little awkward. She was too tall, at a full 1.82 meters. She was even taller than the average Federation woman. She usually wore an armored battle suit, but since she was visiting today, she had even changed into an off-the-shoulder dress. She looked beautiful from afar, but when she walked in front of the Madam, she wanted to bend down and lower her head, but she felt awkward.
Soma smiled, "You child, why did you bring a gift?"
Ling Xingqi said awkwardly, "Madam, I came in a hurry. I really don't have anything good to give you!"
Suo Mansha looked at her with a gentle gaze. "I even hugged you when you were one month old. The last time I saw you was half a century ago. I went to the competition venue yesterday and didn't think that you had changed much. Today, I realized that you've grown so much."
Ling Xingqi hurriedly said, "Madam, I've embarrassed myself in front of you. When I was young, in order to awaken as soon as possible, Mother made me take a lot of male enhancement drugs. That's why my development was a little fast. However, I awakened early and managed to control it in time."
Suo Mansha smiled and said, "Alright, let's talk inside. The quarter-finals are about to start!"
The President's private residence was very ordinary, just like most ordinary families in the Federation. It didn't have any luxurious decorations or expensive facilities. If there was anything expensive, it would be the wooden coffee table in the middle of the living room. It was a gift from the previous Head of State of the Norse Empire. It was made of the best wood of the empire, so it was naturally very valuable.
The A.I. was naturally placed on the coffee table, and the live broadcast screen had already been raised. Star Wars City was filled with people.
The A.I. butler had already delivered fruits and drinks. Suo Mansha sat down on the sofa and said, "Xingqi, make yourself at home. Don't be shy!"
Ling Xingqi was pondering Suo Mansha's intentions. On the surface, the President's family supported Sheng Hao, Tianhang, and Scarlet Moon. However, in secret, they supported the Rabik family. They weren't enemies with the Starbow Corporation, but they were definitely not allies either. Ling Xingqi didn't know why Madam had invited her.
However, Suo Mansha didn't mention this topic and said, "Xingqi, yesterday must have been hard, right?"
Ling Xingqi shook her head lightly and said, "Not really. It's normal to win or lose. It's just that I'm not as good as others."
Suo Mansha smiled meaningfully and said, "If Ding Meng didn't have that ancient sword technique, he might not have been able to beat you."
Ling Xingqi was a little surprised. Madam President knew a lot of inside information and said, "Ancient sword technique?"
Suo Mansha nodded and said, "I've heard of this Ding Meng a long time ago. He's one of the best of the new generation of warriors in the Federation. As far as I know, he's also trained in an ancient sword technique. I've seen it before in the frontlines of the empire."
Ling Xingqi pondered and said, "Ding Meng is indeed stronger than me!"
Suo Mansha smiled mysteriously and said, "Actually, both of you are pretty good. You're on par with each other."
Ling Xingqi frowned slightly. The person in front of her was the Madam President. She wouldn't talk about trivial things with her. Every word that the Madam President said represented the President's own thoughts to a certain extent.
Ling Xingqi took the initiative and said, "Madam, do you have a problem that you need to solve?
It's my duty to help you! "
Suo Mansha laughed and said, "That's not necessary. I asked you to come today because I want to watch the quarterfinals with you."
Ling Xingqi would never believe such words. Madam President must have her reasons.
Fortunately, the live broadcast had already started. The first round was between Lei Jingtian and Zhong Wuji. This Zhong Wuji had been very good in the previous rounds, but today, he was completely different. He was actually on par with Lei Jingtian. Of course, with Ling Xingqi's eyes, she could tell that the two of them were still at the wargod level, which was the limit of Origin Ability Users. The match was exciting, but it didn't pique her interest.
She paid more attention to the second round, which was between Eisendale and Dong Yihan.
"You have a good relationship with Dai Dai, right?" Suo Mansha asked.
Ling Xingqi didn't intend to hide it. "Yes, I was sent to Old Xia's place to train for a while when I was young. Dai Dai and I are about the same strength, and our friendship is very deep."
Suo Mansha smiled and said, "You're still stronger than Dai Dai. Although Dai Dai has the Divine Light energy, she doesn't have any equipment or martial arts."
This time, it was Ling Xingqi's turn to be surprised. Madam knew about these things from the Mou Xing civilization.
Suo Mansha sighed again and said, "Old Xia's great-granddaughter is really good. She's had a lot of adventures."
Ling Xingqi was a bit disdainful. Eisendale was forcefully promoted by Ding Meng, right?
She, on the other hand, had a lot of adventures and hard work.
The second round wasn't surprising, and Eisendale won.
The third round was very short. It only took five minutes for Kneel to take care of Leng Yeqiu.
Suo Mansha looked at the high-spirited Jun Ling on the screen. "Ding Meng is also a good person. This Jun Ling is like you, a true Divine Light warrior. She's more well-rounded than you and Ding Meng, and she hasn't shown her true strength yet."
As expected of Madam President, she even knew this information.
Next was the fourth round, which was between Dai Yi and Long Feiyang. The accident also happened at this time. Dai Yi, who had been very popular, was eliminated by Long Feiyang.
Suo Mansha explained, "This is the only contestant from the Xinhong Group who is still in the Wind Cloud Gathering, right?"
Ling Xingqi was secretly shocked. This Long Feiyang was Ling Zhixing's bodyguard. In name, he was a bodyguard, but in reality, he was Ling Long, an elder of the Ling family. Ling Long also obtained the Divine Light energy and broke through, so he had a much deeper foundation than Ling Xingqi. However, the Ling family's biggest hope was still on Ling Xingqi, but she met Ding Meng too early.
Suo Mansha said, "Actually, Long Feiyang couldn't have gone far."
Ling Xingqi said, "Why?"
Suo Mansha looked at her meaningfully, "You should know the reason!"
Ling Xingqi understood. General Jiu Wu's inheritance was given to her, while Ling Long only obtained a portion of the Divine Light energy. The difference between the energy and the inheritance was huge.
The fifth and sixth rounds didn't have much suspense. Ji Chenyu and Guan Wuming won, respectively. However, the seventh round gave birth to a famous scene. Dream Return and Ouyang Guang fought fiercely for a full hour before the outcome was decided. Dream Return won by a narrow margin.
This was a bit surprising, because all the experts of the Sheng Hao Group had been eliminated.
The time was 12 noon, and the final battle of the top eight was finally ushered in. The favorite to win the championship, Crazy Explosion, was going against Lone Ranger.
The map was not unfamiliar to many experts. It was a vast wasteland, and the ground was covered with smooth and neat boulders. In the center of the wasteland, sixteen huge pillars formed a circle. Each pillar was faintly glowing, and in the middle of the circle was a huge pool. The pool was surging with rainbow-colored light. This was the Demon Lake of the Devouring World.
However, the Demon Lake was huge. Its diameter was at least three hundred meters, and each pillar was forty meters tall. Perhaps only the Keke Server could simulate a Demon Lake of such a large scale.
After uploading the map, Ding Meng routinely checked the data. The current online audience was as many as 1.8 billion, and his popularity was at 880 million. Naturally, the live broadcast room was cheering.
"Boss is here. Everyone, stand up and welcome the return of the king!"
"Boss, can you roll over to me? I'm very lucky today, and I can bring you good luck!"
"Do you think Boss needs your luck?
Go away and play with your eggs! "
"Boss will definitely win today. That Lone Ranger surrendered in front of Boss!"
"Playful Blue Moon, I guess you haven't played the new version before?"
"What do you mean by that???"
"Hello everyone, I'm Dreg Dreg Hui. If you're my brother, come and bite me!"
“66666！”
… …
Ding Meng soon saw Lone Ranger. In the desert, Lone Ranger was still dressed in black, and there was still a long sword in a black scabbard at his waist. Moreover, it was currently night, so Lone Ranger looked like a ghost in the darkness. In just a few steps, he had arrived at the lakeside.
Lone Ranger was the first to speak. "We meet again!"
Ding Meng sized up the other party. Lone Ranger's current aura was at the level of a War God. He had five different Origin Abilities: Light Speed, Biochemistry, Gravity, Mutation, and Body Hardening.
Ding Meng couldn't help but be a little surprised. "Hello!"
Unlike the last time, Lone Ranger's eyes were bright. "This is the third time we've met!"
Ding Meng knew in his heart that after the battle with Ling Xingqi yesterday, many people must have found out his true identity. And with Lone Ranger's words, it proved that Lone Ranger was indeed Guan Xinqing's young bodyguard.
Lone Ranger continued, "Someone has a message for you!"
Ding Meng said, "Please speak."
"They hope that if you have time, you can go back and visit the old man. He's very bored by himself, and he has to chant scriptures and worship Buddha every day. This is what the young miss asked me to tell you."
The person who had asked for the message was clearly Angel. She meant that if he had time, he should go to the Empire to visit Guan Lin's mother, Long Lin.
Ding Meng nodded. "I will!"
Lone Ranger didn't waste any more words. He cupped his hands and said, "Please!"