"Oh~"

"oh--"

Amidst the continuous cheers, the [Sergeant] shrank back in fear, his head bowing and then rising again, like a shy yet conflicted girl yearning for honor.

"Next!"

"Let's welcome the second place!"

"[Shipping Association] Soars high, [Mountains and Seas] Set sail!"

"This team is the dark horse that no one expected in this competition!"

"Clap clap clap~"

As another round of applause rang out, Yun Yang remained calm, took [Mirage]'s hand, and walked towards the second-place award stage. Yang Fan, on the other hand, stood to the side, with [Ice Mist] beside him wearing a sour face.

"Hey! Yang Fan, why aren't we the ones going on stage?"

"Well--"

"Yunyang said that we could sell them that rocket booster!"

"Alright then!"

"However, you won't be able to run during tonight's extra training session!"

"ah?!"

"I...I just remembered something! Zheng Hao! Zheng Hao called me tonight, right?! Zheng Hao?!"

Yang Fan hurriedly winked at Zheng Hao, who, meeting Yang Fan's helpless gaze, nodded: "Yes... come to the [Yunlong King's Tower] tonight, bring Yun Yang, and we'll discuss the [World Championship Preliminary Round]..."

"Hehe! Look?"

Yang Fan rubbed his hands together and looked at Binglan with a sly grin. Binglan pursed her lips, her face dark, and remained silent... but one of her hands grabbed Yang Fan's stomach and pinched it hard!

"Ouch~"

......

Third place!

"Although it's a bit of a shame, let's still welcome the [Double King] duo, this year's [King of the Distant Mountains] and [King of the Pluto], Zhou Zhong and Hai Yi!"

"Da da da~"

Compared to the first two, this combination is much more flashy.

Zhou Zhong's expression was unusually cold. He pulled [Dark Night] to stand below the stage, his gaze fixed on Zheng Hao: "Zheng Hao! See you at the [World Championship Preliminary Round]!"

"OK..."

"I hope everyone can advance..."

Zheng Hao responded calmly.

"Thanks!"

"Thank you everyone for your support! Thank you [Wind and Water] TV, thank you to the Tassius family! Thank you heaven, thank you earth... thank you to [Ghost's] parents, thank you..."

The two exchanged a knowing glance, and then Haiyi's lively and cheerful thanks came from above.

He didn't seem bothered at all by only getting third place, and he was interacting wildly with the audience outside the venue, which made Zhou Zhong frown and shake his head inwardly.

Okay~

"Next, we will begin the awards ceremony!"

Seeing that the atmosphere was warmed up enough, Gan Lan waved her hand, and three young ladies in cheongsams walked out from behind her, carrying red trays.

"First place!"

"80 Magic Points! 10 million Magic Sea Coins, and the terms for a meeting with the high-ranking members of my Tasius family!"

Gan Lan walked to the first place award stage, held up a [Magic Point Box], and took out a 'Savings Gold Card' and something that looked like a 'Letter of Recommendation'. She looked at Zheng Hao and Don Quixote with a puzzled expression.

Zheng Hao waved his hand and only accepted the [Magic Point Box].

"Mr. Cabbage, give the prize money and contact conditions to Don Quixote!"

"He needs these more than I do..."

"oh?"

"You actually don't want the meeting slot from the 'Tasius family'?"

Cabbage was somewhat puzzled, but still followed her own wishes and delivered the remaining items to Don Quixote.

His gaze remained fixed on Zheng Hao the entire time. After glancing at Don Quixote, whose hands were trembling as he held the 'gold card,' he patted Zheng Hao on the shoulder: "After you finish receiving the award, please come to the [Tashus Family] alone..."

"No invitation is needed. We...have something we'd like to discuss with you..."

"......"

Feeling the patting of those large hands, Zheng Hao remained silent. However, Hai Yi, Yun Yang, and the others around him looked at Zheng Hao with considerable envy.

Is it possible to visit the Tasius family without an invitation?

What an honor that must be!

Second place!

"A 40-point magic point 'Magic Ball' with a prize of 5 million, what do you think?"

"Give them all to Yunyang! We'll distribute them later!"

Yang Fan responded respectfully, and Gan Lan gave all the prizes to Yun Yang without saying anything.

When it came to third place, Haiyi pointed directly at Zhou Zhong without waiting for Gan Lan to speak. Gan Lan understood immediately and handed all the prizes to Zhou Zhong.

Zhou Zhong was very surprised.

However, according to Haiyi, he seemed to have already received other 'rewards,' so he didn't care about this one and accepted it all without hesitation...

A short while later.

After the awards ceremony, the crowd began to disperse.

Zhou Zhong and Hai Yi glanced at Zheng Hao, said "See you in the World Championship Preliminary Round" and then hurriedly left.

Yun Yang and Yang Fan watched Zheng Hao and Don Quixote with envy as they got into the Tasius family's car and drove into the Tasius family's territory...