bioinnovel Chapter 144 Meeting
Chapter 144 Meeting
"wait for me?"
"Yes, I came here specifically to find you. Hurry up and go."
Ji Zhiming led Xiao Weiqing to a huge conference room, where several thousand people were seated.
The two headed straight to the center, where a long table was arranged in a circle with nine seats.
Seated among them were representatives from eight universities, and also Luo Dechang.
"Xiao Weiqing has arrived."
"Xiao Weiqing, you're trying to be the main character, aren't you? The Relics Assessment starts tomorrow, and you're only just arriving," Luo Dechang teased.
Originally, there were only eight seats, but this year, Luo Dechang, with his Level 6 extraordinary talent and his own strength, specially added one more seat.
Xiao Weiqing nodded to Luo Dechang and Ren Jie as a greeting.
Qin Tian waved to Xiao Weiqing as he entered.
"Xiao Weiqing, come, sit here."
Xiao Weiqing did not refuse and sat down in the seat that Qin Tian had given up.
At this time.
Ji Zhiming came out.
"Everyone's here, let's discuss it. Let me first explain the current situation."
"A total of 9528 geniuses from our Great Xia entered the No. 1 Civilization Relic this time. Currently, 7242 people have arrived at the Torch Base. This number is much less than in previous years."
According to current confirmations, a total of 428 geniuses have died, and 1024 others have been injured and are unable to participate in tomorrow's assessment.
The rest should be scattered across various bases and will not participate in the final assessment.
Ren Jie said, "The casualty rate this time is much higher than in previous years."
Ji Zhiming nodded, "Yes, elemental stones are often found in dangerous places, and conflicts with people can easily result in injuries or fatalities."
"Tell me about tomorrow's assessment."
With a wave of his hand, Ji Zhiming created a holographic map.
"Please look, everyone."
"According to the rules, this is the assessment location of the Relics Center. There are three assessments in total. You need to have 100 elemental stones to participate in the assessment. There will be rewards for passing the assessment. However, if you fail the first assessment, the lost elemental stones will not be returned."
These words caused an uproar in the room.
"If we don't pass the assessment, all our work this month will have been for nothing."
"That's right, I worked myself to the bone to get 108 elemental stones."
"It depends on the individual's choice. 100 elemental stones are worth at least 1 points, which is no small amount."
"Then I won't take the exam. I know my own limitations."
"You can't say that. Take a gamble, and you might just turn a bicycle into a motorcycle."
Most people backed down, as they were mostly level 4 extraordinary talents who had only recently opened their dantian. Some, however, held onto a glimmer of hope, thinking they could give it a shot.
Ji Zhiming offered no comment on this.
"These are the rules; you can decide for yourselves."
"Next, I'll talk about the second stage of the assessment. Based on past experience, those who can pass the second stage are basically all at the second level, level 6, extraordinary talent."
"I don't believe it. I believe I am the exception."
A young man with a big sword on his back stood up and shouted, and everyone turned to look at him.
"sit down."
A soft shout.
Xiao Weiqing sensed a strong fluctuation of mental energy.
The speaker was Ding Chuanze from Tiansheng Academy, a spiritual cultivator with a level 6 extraordinary talent.
The young man carrying a large sword sat down uncontrollably, his eyes unfocused.
Ji Zhiming shook his head slightly. "It seems you're not."
"Continuing our previous topic, this time there are a total of 47 Level 6 extraordinary talents from the four countries. We have 11, the Vermilion Bird Empire has 7, the Tianlang Empire has 14, and the Xuanwu Kingdom has 15."
"So, as I said before, I hope you guys won't fight amongst yourselves and let others benefit from it. After all, it's better to keep the good stuff in the family."
Ren Jie nodded. "I have no objection."
Luo Dechang echoed, "That's fine."
Several Level 6 extraordinary talents nodded, but what they were really thinking remained a mystery.
At this moment, Lü Heguang from Qingyu Academy spoke up, "I have no objection, but if some people overestimate their abilities, don't blame me."
Luo Dechang scoffed, "Lu Heguang, with your strength?"
"Bang!"
Lu Heguang slammed his hand on the table, his eyes filled with a chilling light.
"Luo Dechang, you think you won last time? Let's try again if you dare!"
Luo Dechang raised his sledgehammer upright with one hand, causing the ground to tremble.
Even if we fought again, you wouldn't be my match.
"Is that so?"
Lu Heguang's lips curled up. "If you're so capable, show yourself now and let's have a go."
Luo Dechang's eyes narrowed. "This is Lu Heguang. In just one month, he's become so confident?"
"No! His sword." Luo Dechang did not see Lu Heguang's sword.
He suddenly stood up.
"Your sword! Has it been absorbed into your dantian?"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Lü Heguang.
Lu Heguang and Luo Dechang are the only two people with Level 6 extraordinary talents who possess companion weapons.
Companion weapons are born after a person awakens to extraordinary abilities. They can only be retrieved and nurtured within the body after the host opens their dantian. At this time, the person who possesses the companion weapon will experience a rapid increase in strength.
Lu Heguang did not answer, but glanced at everyone, though the answer was obvious.
The meeting room suddenly became noisy.
"This is getting interesting; the top spots on the ladder are about to change drastically."
"Yes, no wonder Lu Heguang is so confident."
"Although I don't like this person, I can't deny his extraordinary talent."
Luo Dechang didn't ask any more questions. Compared to Lü Heguang, it would take him some time to integrate his Heaven-Shaking Hammer into his dantian for nurturing. Even if he didn't want to admit it, he was no match for Lü Heguang now.
Ji Zhiming suddenly pulled out a notebook and a pen, and started writing something in it.
Then he added, "In that case, if there is any dispute later, please give way to Lü Heguang."
"besides....."
"Ji Zhiming, I haven't finished speaking yet."
Lu Heguang interrupted.
Ji Zhiming frowned and looked at Lü Heguang, wondering what kind of trouble he was up to now.
"you say."
"According to you, the second test is for level 6 extraordinary talent, but there's also a level 5 extraordinary talent sitting here."
These words were spoken.
Everyone looked at Xiao Weiqing.
Xiao Weiqing also raised an eyebrow. Was this Lü Heguang getting too cocky?
Back in the Heavenly Ladder, the second level 6 extraordinary talent he defeated was Lü Heguang, but at that time, Lü Heguang had not yet opened his dantian.
Does he think he's capable now?
Lu Heguang stood up and said, "All of us here are level 6 extraordinary talents. Some of us possess powerful innate skills, and some have companion weapons. There is one level 5 extraordinary talent..."
"Hmph!"
"Xiao Weiqing, he's completely unqualified to sit here and attend this meeting?"
At this moment, Lü Heguang made no attempt to hide his intentions, openly targeting Xiao Weiqing.
"This Lü Heguang is really petty. He was defeated by Xiao Weiqing on the Heavenly Ladder, which caused quite a stir. Now he is obviously trying to embarrass Xiao Weiqing."
"that is."
"Why wasn't he so arrogant before? Such despicable behavior."
Many people scoffed at Lü Heguang's actions, wondering why he hadn't provoked Xiao Weiqing like this a month ago.
Xiao Weiqing's face turned cold; he was certain that Lü Heguang had become arrogant.
No, it should be said that it has expanded.
however.
Xiao Weiqing had not yet spoken.
Luo Dechang slapped his thigh and burst into laughter.