As Lin Chen pondered, this round of virtual battles came to an end.
After witnessing Ye Yao's swift defeat of the enemy, the initial enthusiasm waned in the following virtual battles.
At most, they would make a polite shout when a Supreme or Grandmaster wins.
Subsequently, those contestants who usually loved to show off stopped doing so when the venue became quiet.
After the first virtual tournament ended, a large number of players were eliminated.
Only the top 1,000 players remain qualified to participate in the next round of competition.
And among them, there were fewer than twenty Supreme Realm experts!
It should be noted that although the Northern Profound World is nothing in the vast world, it still contains hundreds of millions of living beings.
With such a huge population base, there are still fewer than twenty supreme beings under the age of two hundred!
The rest of the contestants were mostly veteran masters, with a few being beast tamers like Su Wen, who could fight masters of higher ranks.
"My Northern Xuan Realm is truly getting worse year by year!" an old supreme being said with some sadness.
"In that battle four hundred years ago, although we drove away the alien beasts, we also exhausted our resources. We've only recently started to recover, but we've heard that the alien beasts have started making trouble again..."
"Bah! All those beasts deserve to die!"
The disciples from various factions watched the Prodigy Tournament with great joy, marveling at the supreme power of the contestants.
But the sect elders and family elders behind them all had worried expressions on their faces.
At this moment, the old man who had previously read out the rules of the virtual competition on behalf of the will of Heaven rolled his eyes again.
A majestic yet ethereal voice resonated deep within everyone's heart.
"The second match is the team competition."
"There are three arenas. Beast Taming Kings can advance one rank, Beast Taming Saints can advance eighty-nine ranks, and Beast Taming Supremes can advance ten ranks!"
After the old man finished speaking, his expression gradually returned to normal.
"Since everyone used up some energy in the first match, the second match will be held tomorrow! Everyone should get some rest today!"
Ye Yao flew up to the high platform, and the Emperor's aura was slightly revealed. Those who were still talking below, including the Supreme experts, all trembled and fell silent.
"The Holy Academy will provide everyone with free accommodation, healing pills, and other necessities, so you can rest assured!"
After saying that, Ye Yao grabbed Lin Chen with one hand and disappeared from the spot.
"Respectfully bidding farewell to the Holy Lord!" the cultivators shouted in unison.
"This girl is getting more and more terrifying!" Nie Zhu said to Bai Feiyang beside her.
"Yes, just now, I felt a stirring deep within my soul!"
...
"Phew, finally I don't have to act anymore!"
Ye Yao removed the crown from her head and took off her wide, luxurious skirt, leaving her in only a thin white undershirt.
Then she sprawled out on the bed, forming a "big" shape.
"I'm exhausted today."
Beside him, Lin Chen blinked with a hint of helplessness.
Just a few months ago, Ye Yao was a cold-faced empress who was diligently cultivating and thinking about taking revenge as soon as possible.
But now...
Of course, this has nothing to do with Lin Chen!
Shaking his head, Lin Chen was just about to go out to bask in the sun when a large, wicked hand grabbed the back of his neck.
"Huh?! Ye Yao? Let me off your chest, are you trying to crush me to death?!"
"Hehe, weren't you so impressive on the field today?"
"Why are you still holding a grudge, woman! Can't the Empress be a little more magnanimous?!"
"Isn't mine big? Hmm?"
"Uh...it is quite big, but that's not what I meant! You'll get censored if you say that!"
Lin Chen pushed Ye Yao away, his expression instantly turning serious.
Ye Yao, who was still playfully teasing Lin Chen, also noticed something was wrong and asked softly, "What's wrong, Lin Chen?"
Lin Chen raised his head and solemnly said, "The strange beast is coming!"
Just now, as Ye Yao and Lin Chen were playing around, the system's voice suddenly rang out.
"Ding! Side quest unlocked: Beast Invasion! In the distant void, the army of beasts is slowly awakening. In three days, they will take over the Northern Xuan Realm to avenge the humiliation of four hundred years ago! To better facilitate your peaceful quest, please fight back against the beasts for the sake of humanity!"
"Quest Reward: Ascend the Heavenly Ladder, a drop of Guka's essence blood"
"The Heavenly Ladder: It can connect the Northern Mystic Realm with the myriad realms, creating a road that allows people to travel between them."
"Guka: An ancient and powerful bloodline among the mythical beasts."
Lin Chen was somewhat shocked when he heard the news, but he was more concerned about something else.
"System, how come there's also the essence blood of a strange beast race?"
"Ding! Existence has its reasons. In the view of this system, some strange beasts do have their merits."
Seeing that Lin Chenguang stopped talking after saying that the strange beast was coming, Ye Yao became a little anxious.
She stepped forward and tugged at Lin Chen's beard, asking, "How are you sure the beast is coming?"
"Crazy woman, why are you pulling my beard!" Lin Chen covered his mouth and said, "Never mind how I knew, anyway, the beast will be here in three days from now. Let's make some preparations these next few days!"
Ye Yao frowned. Although she believed Lin Chen's words completely, she was still a little unsure without any evidence.
But seeing Lin Chen's confident gaze, coupled with his previous extraordinary actions, she couldn't help but think of his determination.
After careful consideration, Ye Yao chose to believe.
"In that case, I will now go and inform the sect's guardian elders!"
Outside the Beixuan Realm.
A void turbulent center.
In the utter darkness, without a single ray of light, a crimson eye suddenly opened.
Those eyes were filled with murderous intent and madness!
Then, ten, a hundred, ten thousand...
Countless crimson eyes darted restlessly around.
A rustling sound arose in the void that had been silent for four hundred years.
If you listen carefully, you can hear chilling chewing sounds and screams amidst the noise!
"Hehehe, four hundred years! A full four hundred years! The taste of human flesh is still so wonderful!"
"Roar! This time, we must conquer the Northern Xuan Realm! I'll make it the backyard of my beast race!"
Amidst the clamor, the void was suddenly illuminated, revealing twisted and terrifying monsters rubbing their fists together.
At this moment, a powerful beast that had not previously chosen to remain asleep shouted, "Please, warriors, do not be hasty! The supreme Lord Sosra is still asleep! In three days, when the supreme Lord Sosra awakens and breaks through the barrier of the Northern Xuan Realm, we will completely conquer the entire Northern Xuan Realm!"
"What? Lord Sosla isn't dead? He's still alive?!"
"Hahaha, Lord Sosla is definitely blessed by the heavens! With Lord Sosla here, let's see how this little Northern Xuan can hold out!"
In this void, more and more strange beasts slowly awakened.
From a distance, small black dots exuding an evil aura slowly emerged from the turbulent void.
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