"Yes, President, I have made my decision."
"Then I have no objection. I trust your judgment."
Upon hearing this, Eliza introduced the group to each other.
Yun Xi learned that the Qingyi in front of her was the president of the Sorcerer Association. She couldn't reveal his name, but she generously shared other information with everyone.
His strength is already at the peak of the demigod level, and he is only one step away from breaking through to the god level and leaving the Normal Region. Therefore, he is currently choosing a successor for the chairmanship.
The Star Lord Domain Lord Ranking Competition was born from this. The ranking of each tournament is also included in the assessment score, which is one of the criteria for competing for the next president position.
Otherwise, there would be no need to hold a qualifying match under such urgent circumstances.
That is why, given the tight timeframe, it seems rather strange that the president of the Sorcerer Association would still challenge the Vengeful Ghost Domain.
"President, why did you choose to challenge this Vengeful Domain Lord?" Even if you like challenges, wouldn't it be more interesting to challenge a god-level monster after you become Becoming a God?
"How should I put it? The spell I accidentally obtained from the 'Sword Hand' could turn me into a monster. After I became a monster, I discovered that cultivating to become a monster is actually so simple, even..." As she finished speaking about the 'Sword Hand,' Qing's expression became somewhat manic.
Eliza frowned slightly, a bad feeling creeping into her heart. "President, you haven't been affected, have you?"
... Is the president going to remain a weirdo forever?
Aoko's smile faltered. "No, I'm not that stupid. Although the power boost from the strange is extremely high, it will also lead to a loss of self in the later stages."
"In short, although I won't be doing weird stuff all the time, I'm full of curiosity about the weird world. So let's use this Vengeful Domain Lord as a starting point to study what secrets are hidden behind the weird." Qing finally revealed his purpose.
Eliza breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
"This Vengeful Ghost Domain is unique. It is not only strong in amplifying strange powers, but also has an extraordinary amount of spiritual energy. You can take this time to consolidate your strength."
"Yes, President." After saying this, Aoya waved her hand, indicating that everyone could leave.
The girl with the rabbit head arranged accommodation for them.
Eliza then called Jin Chen and Yun Xi aside.
"Neither of you registered for this qualifying round, so you should head back as soon as possible."
"Star Lord..." Jin Chen hesitated, unable to finish his sentence.
Yun Xi understood Eliza's meaning; he simply thought the Vengeful Ghost Domain was too dangerous and feared that the battle between the Guild Master and the Realm Lord would affect them.
However, this time, Eliza's attitude was unusually tough. Without giving the two a chance to react, she grabbed them and flashed to the location of the teleportation array inside the City Lord's Mansion.
"Eliza, isn't it a waste to use so many crystals just to teleport the two of us?" Yun Xi asked.
Eliza shook his head. "If this region only had a demigod-level being like the Domain Lord, I probably wouldn't do this. But obviously there are other strange creatures at the demigod level. If a fight breaks out, I might not be able to protect you. Besides, you wouldn't want me to break the contract, would you?"
Eliza's words were irrefutable. He did not directly state that it was for the safety of Yun Xi and Jin Chen, but used the contract as an excuse, leaving no room for criticism.
Just then, a spiky-haired man suddenly appeared. Seeing this, he said to Eliza with a mocking tone, "Eliza, what are you doing? You just arrived and you're already trying to kill me? Isn't that unnecessary? Or are you scared?"
Eliza looked at him expressionlessly. "I didn't leave."
"So what are you doing? Oh, I see, you're trying to teleport your beloved subordinate back?"
"Hahahaha," the spiky-haired man laughed wildly, "No way, the subordinates you chose are so useless? They're scared and want to run away at the slightest danger?"
"Kunkudo, don't be so arrogant!" Eliza said coldly.
Upon hearing Yun Xi was suddenly startled.
Kunkudo? Could it be the one she knows? The one who sent two subordinates to invade Earth?
I never expected him to be an insider of the Sorcerer Association. This world... is really small.
"Hey hey hey, little Eliza, don't try to be nice to the president just because you're young."
Let me tell you, I've disliked you for a long time. At your age, you think you can surpass me to become the president? Don't even dream about it!
"Look at the two subordinates you chose, they're not even Legendary Sorcerer, oh, and there's even an Intermediate Sorcerer?!"
"Eliza, are you crazy? They might have managed to dodge this ranking competition, but do you think they can escape the real guild master competition? It would be laughable if they got punched to death someday!"
Kunkudo's eyes were full of cruelty as he looked at Yun Xi's weak strength and curled his lip in disdain.
"Kunkudo, who do you dare kill? Don't forget the rules of the Sorcerer Association: internal members are not allowed to kill each other." Eliza's eyes were filled with icy coldness.
"Hey, I didn't say I was going to beat her to death. The guild leader competition isn't just for us internal staff. Don't embarrass our Sorcerer Association later."
"Eliza, let me tell you, don't be too protective of them. If they lose their lives in this accident, it's not your responsibility, is it?"
Kunkudo's words were pointed, almost implying that Eliza should take the opportunity to get rid of his two weak subordinates.
Eliza's face turned completely cold. "Kunkudo, you can get out of here."
"Tch, you're getting angry already? I'm giving you some advice, and you don't even appreciate it. Forget it, I'll wait and see if you can face me in ranked matches."
Just as Kunkudo turned to leave, the clear, cloudless sky suddenly turned gloomy, and a huge dark cloud drifted in, covering the entire sky.
The dark clouds began to churn violently, as if something terrible was about to descend. The next second, a Black Sun slowly rose from the clouds, radiating an aura of endless darkness.
As the Black Sun continued to expand, the surrounding void began to distort and deform, and a suffocating pressure spread out.
That's right, this is the terrifying ultimate move that the Eerie Girl used earlier.
Eliza's expression changed slightly.
At this moment, Yun Xi and Jin Chen were still inside the teleportation array. If they were directly hit by the Black Sun, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Especially with the teleportation array already half-activated, if it were to be destroyed, Yun Xi and Jin Chen might be swept into the spatial turbulence, their fate uncertain.
Eliza acted decisively, grabbing Yun Xi and Jin Chen without hesitation and quickly moving them away from the teleportation array. With a wave of his hand, a transparent light shield appeared, tightly protecting the three of them.
At the same time, the Defense Array surrounding the city lord's building complex also automatically activated.