My turn! Draw a card!
"The results are in," Song Shige's voice carried a hint of solemnity, "The random target was that guy in the Dark Daoist Robe. He currently possesses approximately 10.5 million Tinder Shards. The four cards detected are..."
Upon hearing this, Su Luo's expression turned serious. "More than ten million fragments... If this wasn't accumulated through cooperation like we did, but rather earned through sheer strength, fighting his way through every single battle... then, the worst-case scenario is that he at least possesses the ability to independently kill level 10 Elite monsters."
"I can't do it," Song Shige answered decisively. "Even with my Talent activated, my peak strength Attribute can only reach 22.5."
Although his Talent [Demon-Seeking] provides 4 temporary Attribute, it is subject to the implicit rule that "strength cannot exceed 3 points of Constitution," so at least 1 point must be allocated to Constitution, which limits his maximum output.
Based on existing data models, it is highly likely that the Main Attribute of a level 10 Elite monster will exceed 24 points.
At this level, a 1.5-point Attribute difference, without special means to compensate, also means absolute crushing and no chance of winning.
"It's not that we can't beat them; our strength is only close to that of level 9 Elite monsters... which means we can easily defeat level 10 monsters, but we still have a long way to go before reaching level 10 Elite monsters."
There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding.
Su Luo looked at the diverse group of people and sighed inwardly.
But these people... they don't seem quite human, do they?
Jiang Mengrui felt as if her Consciousness Entity had been immersed in ice water, and a shiver from her very life instinct made her want to flee the hall immediately.
The figures around the round table were less like "people" and more like a pack of "wolves" in human form.
'What kind of monsters are these...'
The scream in her heart almost burst out of her throat, but Jiang Mengrui's delicate face maintained a just-right indifference and aloofness, as if she didn't care about anything around her.
She secretly used several Legendary- quality detection cards, and the information that returned shocked her greatly—
Information about the two teams was unavailable; one team was of pitifully ordinary quality, while the rest... were all Legendary!
This means that there are two teams whose [Tinder], like her, have reached the level of Epic, which transcends even the Legendary!
She felt a chill in her palms. The Consciousness Entity of these "people" varied in form, some even clearly deviating from the human realm, radiating a suffocating sense of oppression.
Don't panic, absolutely don't panic.
She took a deep breath, and with a slight thought, the thick stack of cards appeared out of thin air in her slender white hand, which she seemingly casually played with.
Nearly two hundred cards instantly attracted the attention of most people at the round table. Those gazes, some indifferent, some greedy, some inquisitive, focused on her, making her spine tingle, but also making her expression even colder.
The atmosphere was quiet, but someone quickly broke the silence, smiling and suggesting that everyone introduce themselves.
Of course, how much of the truthfulness in their self-introductions is unknown.
"Darkness Survival, Female, Supreme Rating"
Jiang Mengrui spoke concisely and coldly, not daring to reveal the profession of "[Goddess of Luck]" that might attract covetous eyes.
She had to keep up, because the two beings ahead of her, who claimed to possess the Epic [Tinder], both boasted of being "Supreme rated."
This battlefield... is terrifying.
Forbidden Existence roam the ground, their special abilities are inferior to those of dogs.
You can even see more than one "Supreme" review!
'My raw skill level is definitely the lowest on the field; Continued Battle, it will be a bloody battle!'
She wailed inwardly, but outwardly met the gaze of the Golden Core cultivator, who was also rated "Supreme," who kept scrutinizing her, without flinching.
The allocation of Continued Battle Battlefield is clearly based on the quality of the [Tinder].
'Now that I can reach [Epic] rank and fight alongside these monsters, it means I have a chance to break through this predicament!'
A sudden surge of pride welled up within her as her gaze swept over the stack of cards in her hand—cards powerful enough to instill fear in anyone.
'My power lies not in myself, but in them! The way to break this deadlock... lies there!'
Jiang Mengrui's gaze hardened.
My turn! Draw a card!
How should a sheep fare when it joins a pack of wolves?
The answer is: to put on a wolf's skin.
Su Luo toyed with the card in her hand, indifferently observing the entire scene.
After exchanging information, Su Luo realized that her team's pure raw strength was likely at the bottom of the pack.
According to information revealed by some teams, they even independently defended against the 25th wave in the District War, where level 10 Elite monsters began to appear.
Su Luo quickly assessed that, without using hydrogen bombs to clear the area, their maximum number of waves would be around twenty-five.
There's no other way; a direct confrontation is difficult. We must utilize information and rules.
At the same time, Zhuo Yun Perfected Person was no less shocked than the others. The information from the detection card showed that there were so many [Tinder] of the same quality as him on the field.
One team went even further, surpassing the Legendary and achieving what they called "Epic" quality!
His gaze involuntarily refocused on the two people in Team Number One. The Scholar in the deep blue robe exuded a profound aura, and the swirling necklace on his chest was quite beautiful; while the burly man who called himself the Demon King, just sitting there, exuded a menacing aura that looked unapproachable.
The two sat calmly to the side, watching them argue, occasionally glancing down at the cards.
These two have already established themselves as invincible thanks to their Epic [Tinder]!
No one on the field could use cards to directly target them, because the quality of the cards could not surpass the quality of their own Tinder. They were like Chess Players sitting on opposite sides of a chessboard, calmly watching the pieces on the board fight each other.
Zhuo Yun Perfected Person's mind raced. Should he unite with other "Legendary" to fight against this Epic force? Or... should he decisively align himself with the strongest and use their power to eliminate the others?
Finally, he chose to initiate a private message to the Epic team.
Then I found out the other person was busy.
Zhuo Yun Perfected Person: "..."
A subordinate chimed in, "I just suggested we make a decisive move, but you hesitated. Look, others have already seized the opportunity, and we can only wait in line."
Zhuo Yun Perfected Person felt a surge of anger and glared fiercely at his subordinate. "Shut up! Epic quality is unattainable, how can it be easily obtained? Who knows what tricks they used!"
"Sour grapes."
"Shut up!"
Seeing his subordinates who showed absolutely no fear of him, Zhuo Yun Perfected Person felt even more dissatisfied with the Venerable One's ironclad rules.
Finally, the connection was established. Zhuo Yun Perfected Person immediately adopted a cheerful tone and began exchanging pleasantries with the other party, speaking with utmost politeness.
After exchanging a few words, he casually asked, "What evaluation did you receive in the Trial Instance, fellow Scholar? It must have been 'Supreme', right?"
The Venerable One and the others had revealed some Supreme information, and Zhuo Yun was prepared to test them.
However, Su Luo's reply was calm and unwavering, clearly stating. "Oh, no."
"I came out of the Trial Instance..."
Zhuo Yun Perfected Person's face froze.
Su Luo remained calm. He knew more about Forbidden Existence Supreme thought of them, so he simply pretended to Forbidden Existence.
Forbidden Existence on the field.