There were three rooms, each occupied by three people.
Of course, Lan Jue and Zhou Qianlin practiced together at night, but that was done in secret.
At least on the surface, it didn't hurt Zhou Qianlin's reputation.
The two beauties retired to their own rooms to rest. Chu Cheng and Lan Jue went to his room.
"Tell me, what's the situation on Luo?
Many from Skyfire Avenue will be participating in the tournament. Ninth level Adepts of the younger generation will be there.
What is your Major League planning? "Lan Jue asked Chu Cheng.
As a member of the Hades bloodline, and a member of the Northern Alliance, Chu Cheng was a member of the Major League.
However, he was lazy by nature, and didn't care for management. So he didn't have any real authority in the Major League. Even so, as a ninth level seventh rank Adept, his position was quite high.
"On the surface," Chu Cheng said, "it looks like an exchange between Adepts.
But in the shadows, there must be other goals.
One of them is to show off their strength. But ever since Skyfire Avenue gained two Paragons, and crushed the two Citadels, the Major League has had a change of heart.
I didn't expect Skyfire Avenue to be so strong. "
"Other than that, what other goals are there?" Lan Jue asked.
"Other than that, what other goals are there?" Lan Jue asked.
Chu Cheng's usual humor was gone. "It has to do with the aliens.
After several expeditions, the Northern Alliance has come up with a lot of leads, and some actual information.
The research department has conducted a series of analyses, and will announce them at the Great Adept Conference.
I don't know the specifics, but from what I've heard from the Northern Alliance, I'm afraid this is going to be a problem.
The strength of those extraterrestrial beings is beyond our expectations. "
Lan Jue's eyes grew cold.
He'd been expecting this.
One was the Clairvoyant's prediction.
The other came from his encounter on Taihua Planet.
The universe was vast and boundless. It was possible for any creature to exist, no matter how strong it was.
Since the Major League had initiated this event, they had to announce this matter.
It was obvious that this was a threat that affected the entire human race.
Chu Cheng said, "I hope we can get through this.
The Northern Alliance had already sent three bastions in that direction. If the alien planets arrived, war would be inevitable.
The Northern Alliance will be the first to bear the brunt. "
Lan Jue nodded. "If there's really an alien invasion, we'll have to deal with it.
I'm going to join the army.
Do you have any plans? "
"Join the army?" Chu Cheng looked at her in surprise. "Are you going to join the Dual Sword Harmony with Boss?"
Lan Jue nodded. "We can't let him fight alone."
Chu Cheng gave him a thumbs up. "Nice.
When the time comes, I'll join in the fun. I'll join the army too.
Who knows, maybe the Northern Alliance and your Eastern Alliance will no longer be enemies, but allies.
After all, we have a common enemy. "
Lan Jue nodded. "I hope so.
But the Major League has its fair share of conflicts.
I'm afraid they'll be holding each other back.
By the way, the Adept Tournament isn't just for the announcement.
What else?
How will the tournament be held? "
Chu Cheng said, "It's simple. It's all about strength.
After a few rounds of adjustments.
It was decided that all Adepts under the age of forty can participate.
The rewards are generous.
Over two thousand Adepts are expected to participate.
They'll all be high-level Adepts.
Lots will be drawn to determine the winner.
That's why luck is important.
If you get a seventh level Adept in the first round, it'll be easy. But if you get me!
You're out of luck. "
Lan Jue slapped her forehead. "There are cows flying in the sky. You know who doesn't want to run into each other.
Let's move on. "
Chu Cheng said, "With so many people, it'll be simple.
The first round will be elimination rounds until the top sixteen are selected. The top sixteen will be divided into four groups for a round-robin tournament.
The champion of each group will advance to the semifinals.
The semifinals will be elimination rounds.
As long as you pass one round, you'll be rewarded handsomely.
If you make it to the top sixteen, you'll get an A-ranked power gem. If you make it to the top four, you'll get an S-ranked one.
If you win, you'll get a special prize.
S-ranked power gems can be divided into good and ordinary ones.
I'm guessing the champion will get an extra S-ranked power gem.
The second to fourth place will be different, so the gems they get will naturally be more valuable.
The rewards won't stack.
You can only get the highest rank. "
Lan Jue nodded. "It's simple, but it's practical. It won't take too long to complete.
Is there anything else besides one-on-one? "
Chu Cheng shook his head. "There's nothing else.
But I heard the Northern Alliance, the Eastern Alliance, and the Western Alliance are discussing a mecha pilot tournament.
It'll be held after DreamNet's upgrade.
It'll spur more young people to train hard and become pilots.
If there's a possibility of war, I think they're preparing for it. "
Lan Jue nodded. "You're right.
It was the same thing when we fought the Star Alliance.
Has the Northern Alliance sent in more troops? "
Chu Cheng shook his head. "Not yet.
It looks like even if the aliens do come, it'll take some time.
They won't show up immediately. "
Lan Jue said, "I'll tell Ali, let's get together tonight?"
Chu Cheng's eyes lit up. "Call those two beauties!
Right, I haven't asked you, where did that Su Xiaosu come from?
How can you be so lucky, running into beautiful Adepts like her all the time?
If you don't need them, introduce them to your buddies.
Come to think of it, I'm of marriageable age. My family is forcing me to go on blind dates every day.
You also know that with such good genes, my family really hopes that I can breed as soon as possible.
But since we're getting married, I can't just pick some random girl.
I think this Su Xiaosu you brought along isn't bad.
Introduce her to me, I'm serious! "
As he spoke, he had a serious look on his face.
Lan Jue had long since become immune to his antics. "Don't give me that.
If you're good enough, go after her yourself.
But don't say I didn't warn you.
If you do end up with her, you'll be in trouble.
You're already at odds with the Demon King. If you offend the Demon King's enemies, then your family will be in big trouble.
I don't think even the Major League will be able to protect you. "
Chu Cheng blinked. "What do you mean?
This beauty has something to do with the Pontiff's Citadel? "
"Have you heard of the Moonfiend Empress?" Lan Jue asked.
"You've heard of her," Chu Cheng replied.
"Isn't that the pirate leader from the Shattered Starfields?
Don't tell me she's Su Xiaosu!
How did you get a pirate by your side? "
Lan Jue chuckled. "Pirate?
It's not that simple. She's called the Angel of the Dawn. "
He recounted Su Xiaosu's history, how he'd received the news, how he'd first arrived on Europa, how he'd captured the Angel of Healing and the Angel of the Moon, how he'd captured Uriel in the Cathedral, how he'd escaped from the Pontiff, how he'd hidden himself from the Pontiff, how he'd escorted the two Archangels to the Dark Citadel, how he'd led the Pontiff there, how he'd strolled into the Cathedral, rescued the Moonfiend Empress, forced the Angel of the Angels to retreat.
After listening to his words, Chu Cheng's mouth opened wide.
"You … you're a troublemaker!
You've only been back for a few days and you've already caused so much trouble.
It's a mess. Forget it, you keep the beauties.
I feel a little sorry for you. The girls around you aren't just beauties, they're ticking time bombs! "
Lan Jue shot him a look that said, "I'm glad you know."
Why were Zeus's Amazons so grateful to him?
Why did Su Xiaosu want to be Lan Jue's secretary after she took her in? This wasn't something anyone could take on!
Chu Cheng wasn't wrong. These five beauties were ticking time bombs. Each one of them could bring him trouble.
When he'd been living in seclusion on Skyfire Avenue, things had been manageable. No one had dared make a move on Skyfire Avenue, and no one knew where he was.
But now that Lan Jue had returned, his identity was revealed to the world. More and more people knew of his existence.
Old and new grudges had begun to surface.
Chu Cheng suddenly thought of an important question. "Ah Jue, are you going to use your own identity or Zeus's to participate in the Adept Tournament?"
Lan Jue: "Zeus's identity.
If I use my original appearance to participate in the competition, won't everyone know what I look like? "
Chu Cheng was surprised. "You're not going to participate with Skyfire Avenue's people?"
Lan Jue nodded slightly. "No. I'm not going with them.
Since your Major League is holding this tournament, you have to give me enough protection!
As a participant, you can't let me die on the streets before the tournament even starts. "
Although he was joking, he wasn't entirely joking.
When he was still the Mercenary King Zeus, the number of people he'd offended could be counted on a truck, even in the Major League.
After all, he'd saved Lin Guo-guo from the Psychic Tide and Kerr from the Energy Storm.
Chu Cheng's face paled. "Brother, this isn't a joke.
You have to think it through.
You're on the Major League's blacklist. "
Lan Jue shrugged his shoulders. "So what?
I've thought it through.
If I'm going to participate, I'll do it openly.
I will come in the name of Zeus himself. "(To be continued …)