Ever since the battle between Qinchuan and Xi Yu, the people of the Mountain City began to look forward to the next exciting battle. Two days later, the Mountain City Arena finally announced the list of challengers for the second stage of the One Against a Thousand Challenge!
The challenger was Qinchuan.
The challengers were Blue River and Li Qun from the Second Legion of the Star Dragon Federation, Wang Wu from the Mountain City, and Niu Yao from the Devil General.
After the list was announced, it immediately caused a heated discussion. No one thought that the second stage of the challenge would attract the young experts of the Second Legion of the Star Dragon Federation!
The people who lived in the Mountain City all year round had a certain understanding of the First, Second, and Third Legions of the Star Dragon Federation. Blue River and Li Qun were well-known among the younger generation of the Second Legion.
Whether it was Blue River or Li Qun, they were both cultivators of the Perfect Foundation Stage. They were only one step away from the Golden Core Stage. They had been baptized by the flames of war. As experts who had gained experience in the war, their strength was naturally unquestionable.
As a regular of the Arena, Wang Wu was one of the few people who could compete with Xi Yu. He was once known as the number one person below Xi Yu. He was also at the Perfect Foundation Stage.
Although Fei Ying was only a high level Fei Ying, his strength was slightly weaker. As a member of the Rat Clan, he was extremely good at hiding and sneak attacks. He was proficient in the way of the Assassin. It was impossible to guard against him.
Finally, Niu Yao was the son of the Arena's manager, Niu Meng. He was also a regular of the Arena. His brute force was astonishing. He was best at frontal attacks.
The combination of these five people was an all-rounder, a frontal attacker, and an assassin. It could be said that it was a very complete lineup. Qinchuan had to face five such powerful opponents at the same time. It was even more difficult than facing two Xi Yu at the same time!
For a moment, the people were full of expectations for this battle. They all wanted to see whether Qinchuan would continue to create the legend of being invincible in the Foundation Stage or quickly wither away like a flash in the pan.
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When he saw the list of challengers, Qinchuan's mind was also blank.
The second stage of the challenge had local challengers from the Mountain City. Unexpectedly, the Second Legion of the Star Dragon Federation was also participating. What was going on?
"Qinchuan, it seems like you're not very popular in the human world."
When Lion Duke saw the list, he couldn't help but laugh. "Look, even the elites of the Second Legion have come."
Qinchuan looked at Blue River and Li Qun's names on the list and helplessly said to Lion Duke, "I feel like these two are just here to join in the fun. I've never seen them before."
Qinchuan had also thought that when his reputation spread out, the First, Second, and Third Corps that the Star Dragon Federation had arranged at the Boundary Mountain would send people to watch the show. However, he did not expect that these people would actually see the show in the ring and become his opponent!
Swords and sabers had no eyes on the arena. Facing the members of the Second Legion, he really didn't know whether he should go all out or go easy on them.
If he went all out, it was inevitable that there would be casualties. It would be fine if he was injured, but if he accidentally killed Blue River or Li Qun, how would the second army view him?
If this matter were to spread back to the Star Dragon Federation, how would the others view him?
But if he went easy on them, it would be difficult for him to display 100% of his strength. Facing such strong opponents, there was a high possibility that he would lose the battle. Once he lost, even if Li Qun and Blue River went easy on him and didn't kill him, the other three might not go easy on him!
So regarding Blue River and Li Qun coming to join in the fun, Qinchuan had a headache. He really didn't know what to do.
"Don't think too much. When the boat reaches the bridge head, it will cross the bridge."
Lion Duke saw Qinchuan's worry and laughed. He said to Qinchuan, "The two of them have experienced war on the battlefield. They naturally know what to do. Don't worry."
Hearing Lion Duke's comfort, Qinchuan felt that Lion Duke's words were reasonable. He temporarily put down the worry in his heart and said to Lion Duke, "This Border Mountain connects the two worlds. There are many people eyeing the things in my hands. Big Cousin, you better be careful."
After hearing Qinchuan's reminder, Lion Duke smiled and said to Qinchuan, "Don't worry. As long as the people who come are not in the Nascent Soul Stage, as long as they show a trace of hostility towards you, I will immediately sense it. If a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator comes, I will also sense it. You don't have to worry about your safety. I won't take your things for free."
Qinchuan nodded and didn't say anything more. He began to focus on studying the battle videos of his opponents in the next round. He repeatedly deduced and pondered.
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Starry Sky City, Central District, First Building.
In the elevator, Zhou Lin looked at Zhou Meng standing in front of her and asked, "Father, that captain of yours, he's a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, right?"
Hearing Zhou Lin's words, Zhou Meng nodded and then shook his head. He sighed and said, "Back then, the captain's talent was amazing. He was already in the half-step Nascent Soul Stage at such a young age. If it wasn't for the battle that damaged his foundation, he should have already been in the Nascent Soul Stage."
Zhou Lin heard this and asked curiously, "Who beat him up like this?
Since he's in the half-step Nascent Soul Stage, he shouldn't be a nobody, right? "
"I don't know the specific situation at that time. I only know that the captain was ambushed when he went to chase the enemy. Then, he was seriously injured and retired."
Zhou Meng sighed. "If I was there at that time, I could have helped the captain defeat the enemy. Then, the captain wouldn't have been reduced to this."
"As for the captain's name, he's called Shangguan Yuanhao."
Zhou Lin murmured the name Shangguan Yuanhao in her heart. However, she didn't have any impression of it in her memory. She looked up at Zhou Meng and asked, "As long as we get Heavenly Pure Water for Senior Shangguan, he should be able to recover, right?"
"Theoretically, there shouldn't be any problems. However, it's unknown whether the captain will have the chance to reach the Nascent Soul Stage in this lifetime."
Zhou Meng turned to Zhou Lin and said seriously, "This time, we've paid a huge price for the captain's recovery. The captain will definitely remember our kindness. With his support, your status in Black City will definitely be improved. You can even get a recommendation letter from the City Lord himself and directly become a reserve Heir of Kunlun!"
Zhou Lin nodded slightly. "I know. I'll work hard."
"Oh, right."
Zhou Meng seemed to think of something and said to Zhou Lin, "I can see that the captain is very interested in Qinchuan. At first, I wanted to introduce Qinchuan to the captain as his disciple. However, Qinchuan and we don't have the same idea, so this matter was dropped. If there's a chance in the future, you can bring Qinchuan here and let them meet. Maybe Qinchuan will change his mind and become one of us."