Unstoppable Momentum, a Champion in the Making / The Treasure Hunt Competition, the Siege of the Nine Continents!

A deafening roar echoed through the vast arena, stretching for several kilometers, deafening everyone. The endless blue-black light before their eyes caused them to squint.

The blazing blue sun in the void extinguished, and the intense heat was masked by the cold.

Fortunately, Fran's desperate magic caused half of the sky to collapse as it swooped down.

The remaining streams of dark water continued to wash over him, supporting his blue Armor Magic Tool and barely managing to withstand it. His muscles and bones ached all over, his body was exhausted, and a trace of his magical energy was inadvertently drained from his Spiritual World.

Rumble!

Lu Jun controlled the constellations with his mental focus, his energy soaring to the heavens, and a vast expanse of pure black water rose behind him, sweeping across the universe and cleansing it completely before falling straight into the Spain team's formation.

"Again?! Don't you even need a moment to catch your breath? Can your mind handle this?!"

Fran's eyes were bloodshot, and he had no choice but to follow. Like a gambler who had staked everything, his entire body overflowed with countless strands of blue flames as he transformed into a solar meteorite and crashed head-on into this blue radiance.

The next moment, his Soul Fire went out, Armor Magic Tool shattered inch by inch. Just as he was about to dissolve into the Northern Darkness Heavy Water, the referee intervened at the critical moment, rushing into the water curtain and saving him.

"Spain, Fran is eliminated!"

On the other side, one of the four members of the Spain team, a Healing System woman named Peris, yelled, "Damn Pinol! Isn't your magic ready yet?"

Under the relentless mental attacks from Ai Jiangtu, Jiang Shaoxu, and others, the Mermaid's Tear Magic Tool on the four of them dimmed and gradually lost their effectiveness.

If they fail to execute that move, then once the Curse Element cast, the Spain team will repeat their past mistakes.

"They're here! They're here!"

A thin mage in the team, also Pinol Pinor, growled, "Cataclysmic Water Roar!"

He spread his arms as if embracing the sea, and a vast expanse of tangible, azure Water Element magical energy surged forth, spreading out in countless strands that seeped into the lake below him.

Rumble!

Unexplained tremors resounded throughout the Dragon Tooth Arena, the lake water became restless, and a powerful and terrifying earthquake erupted beneath the lake's surface.

The towering dragon-tooth stone pillars began to shake violently, and the lake water churned dramatically, with wave after wave crashing into the sky!

The endless torrents of water surged into the sky, the towering waves seemed to crash down from the heavens, the view was a vast expanse of white, and all that could be seen was the raging sea.

Standing atop a dragon-tooth stone pillar, Lu Jun raised an eyebrow upon seeing this, recalling what had happened.

In the original story, the Spain team seems to have an extremely skilled Water Element mage with Innate Talent who can drain Water Element magic energy in one go and convert it into magical output. This mage eliminated two members of the National Team, severely injured two others, and almost destroyed the China Team.

Now, after a long period of preparation, Pinol has suddenly unleashed a pseudo- Cataclysmic Water Roar!

Of course, Lu Jun knew that the power of Water Element Super Rank magic was not limited to this. The opponent's magic was at most half a Super Rank magic. In addition, it had two drawbacks: high magic energy consumption and long charging time.

It can be said that Pinol has lost his fighting ability after using this move.

The remaining three members of the Spain team breathed a sigh of relief, then kept a close eye on the members of the Huaxia National Team. This was their tactic: to delay the enemy at all costs and reveal their trump cards, as this was the only way to have a chance of survival.

"Alright, let me test its limits."

Lu Jun remained calm and casually threw another punch.

Suddenly, a torrential downpour began, and the towering waves froze. On the other side of the field, where the Huaxia National Team was located, everything was calm. This stark contrast between the two sides suggested that a terrifying power was brewing, like the calm before a storm.

The superimposed Water Glory Sky Curtain the Tide, after the groundwork laid by the first three, although the fourth wave has not yet reached the power of the [Cataclysmic Tsunami], it has already touched the Super Rank domain and is no weaker than the opponent's Innate Talent.

Chapter 394 Unstoppable Momentum, Champion's Appearance

Boom!

Lu Jun suddenly clenched his fist, and the area instantly changed from extreme stillness to extreme movement. The calm lake bulged with a huge arc, the arena roared and shook, and a torrent of dark light rose up, sweeping across the sky with abundant impact.

A vast expanse of deep water, like a mighty flood sweeping across the plains, washes over the jade-like universe, creating a magnificent and awe-inspiring scene, crashing violently against the giant blue waves on the other side.

Boom! Two enormous light Light Screen, each occupying half of the sky, intertwined with azure and pitch black. When they collided, time seemed to freeze for a moment. The two 'water-colored high walls' crumbled inch by inch, splashing water everywhere and pouring rain.

The audience was blinded by the white curtain of water, unable to see what was happening on the field, and their ears were ringing from the shock of the giant waves.

The protective barrier of the arena had already been torn apart by the confrontation between the two semi- Super Rank magic spells, and millions of water droplets containing corrosive power were splashed onto the audience seats.

Fortunately, ten high-level Water Element mages from the competition team stepped forward in time. With serious expressions, they formed a circle around the entire arena, their auras intertwined, and Water Element control to dissolve all the soul water power into ordinary rain.

Tens of thousands of spectators were soaked to the bone in the storm, but they didn't care. Instead, they were incredibly amazed. After so many elimination matches, they had finally witnessed an unparalleled and spectacular magic.

Two rival members of the Nationalist government, like Sea God, unleashed Cataclysmic Water Roar.

The four Spain men, their clothes soaking wet and disheveled, felt a sense of despair upon seeing Pinos's Innate Talent fail and Lu Jun's imposing figure atop the Dragon Tooth Rock Pillar.

This is their strongest trump card, and with this killer move, they have a good chance of making it to the Top Eight.

Unfortunately, Lu Jun could unleash similar moves more than ten times, each time stronger than the last, while Pinos only had one move left before his magic energy was exhausted.

Mu Ningxue, Ai Jiangtu, and Jiang Shaoxu were also shocked and remained stunned for a long time. After they came to their senses, they launched their attacks one after another. Frost fell like a waterfall, ghosts danced wildly, and they released soul-capturing Soul Control, eliminating the four Spain contestants whose magical energy was depleted.

Ultimately, the referee came onto the field and declared China Team the winner.

The Spain team members looked bitter, having failed to qualify as the number one seed and now facing Japan in a do-or-die battle for the number two seed.

Next, Lu Jun led the China Team to play in the second round. The three teams avoided them at all costs and surrendered in order to preserve their strength. A six-game winning streak secured them the number one seed and they advanced to the round of 16, breaking the best result of previous National Government teams.

When the knockout stage ended, countless Chinese media outlets reported on it, and netizens were overjoyed, feeling incredibly proud.

One commentator confidently stated, "Six wins is the limit of the tournament format, not the limit for the China Team. I think anyone who has watched the games will be impressed by the championship aura emanating from Lu Jun's team."

"The strongest player is already in the squad; China Team should seize the moment."

"To match our best historical record, every step we take is making history."

Lu Jun occasionally reads the news and sees the above comments. He feels gratified. Besides fame and fortune, what else is there in joining the National Team but to win glory for the country?

However, he didn't take such boasting too seriously. It's normal to boast when you win a magical battle and criticize when you lose. Whoever takes it seriously is the one who's unlucky.

In addition, Mo Fan returned with Xin Xia after resolving his situation in Croatia. His expression was solemn, clearly indicating that he knew the inside story of the Little Red Demon and really didn't want to get involved with these evil things. The only advantage was that the Evil Bead was full of energy, allowing him to transform into a demon once.

Xin Xia also gained considerable merit, and her candidacy temporarily gained some prestige.

With the China Team's qualification secured, they were able to sit on the viewing wall and diligently cultivate in preparation for the second stage of the [Treasure Hunt Competition].

The Water Element magic that Lu Jun displayed had a profound impact. For example, traditional powers such as the United States, Greece, and the United Kingdom were constantly calculating, their expressions heavy, and none of them were confident of victory.

Therefore, the instructors from each national academy instructed their members that if they encountered Lu Jun during the Treasure Hunt Competition, one person should surrender, two should flee quickly, three should consider defense, and only five or more could contend with him.

Time flies, and more than ten days have passed. The fierce competition in the eight groups is coming to an end, and the top sixteen spots are being selected one after another.

During this time Mo Fan followed the chief Court Mage Pang Lai, to the black market to hunt for treasures. He seemed to have stumbled upon a treasure, bidding 300 million for a complete Commander Essence Soul. It looked unremarkable on the surface, but it was actually the battle spirit of the Kai tribe of the Extreme Ice.

Mo Fan luckily promoted Old Wolf to the Commander-level, naming him [Feichuan Ailang]. As a dual Commander of the Summoning System, his strength increased greatly, and he couldn't help but feel smug.

But then he thought about it again, and realized that this was something Lu Jun had achieved a year ago, so he felt a little bored.

In particular, when Mo Fan learned from Pang Lai that Lu Jun was actually seeking to purchase the Star Sea Vein, he was shocked. Damn it, he estimated that he would still be stuck in the high-level realm for another two or three years, while Lu Jun was about to ascend to the Super Rank.

However, the Star Sea Vein treasures are precious and not so easy to obtain; it takes time to collect them.

Just as the entire National Team's strength was steadily increasing, the highly anticipated Treasure Hunt Competition finally arrived!

[Treasure Hunt Competition] As the name suggests, it is a competition for treasures. The total value of the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures collected by each National Team is ranked, and the top eight teams advance to the next stage of the final Top Eight.

The best part is that the team members can keep the treasures they obtain for their own cultivation.

Therefore, this stage is a great opportunity for countries to overtake others and make a breakthrough after accumulating strength. Many dark horses have emerged from the Treasure Hunt Competition in previous Venice Competition.

Sixteen teams were teleported to the same independent space to unearth countless treasures that the organizers had buried beforehand, regardless of the process or methods, only the result mattered.

Lu Jun muttered to himself, "Isn't this just a real-life version of PUBG?"

He didn't have high expectations for the Treasure Hunt Competition; most of the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures inside were high-level and of little use to him, except to sell them for money.

As for others, it's different. Some government officials from countries with little ambition might be hoping to gain promotion through this opportunity, while those with ambition cherish the chance to surpass Lu Jun.

On the day the Treasure Hunt Competition began, Zhao Manyan announced to everyone with a beaming smile, "Good news! The final rewards for this year's National Academy rankings have been announced!"

"The top three teams will receive the most generous rewards from the National Government. The champion team will receive the [Divine Seal Praise] from the Parthenon Temple, the runner-up team will be able to train at the [Void Altar] of the Australia Sacred Altar of Kai Magic Association, and the third-place team will have a complete set of Magic Tool crafted for each member by a master blacksmith at the behest of the organizers."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's breathing quickened and their eyes turned bloodshot.

The reward for first place goes without saying. The Divine Seal Praise is no less than giving a Magic System an Innate Talent, or something that can be modified later. Even if most people can only retain 1.3 or 1.4 of the base power, it is still extremely powerful.

As for the second-ranked [Void Altar], it is the best place for high-level ascendants to Super Rank mages worldwide to undergo rebirth, with an extremely high probability of advancing to Super Rank.

The third place is a boon for poor guys like Mo Fan, who has a complete set of Magic Tool that could double his combat power.

Chapter 395 Treasure Hunt Competition, Encirclement and Suppression of the Nine Provinces!

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun seemed to be deep in thought, and breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he foresaw the future and knew in advance that the champion would be the Parthenon Temple's Divine Seal Praise of the Gods, before it was confirmed, who knew if there would be a butterfly effect?

He was determined to obtain this top-tier method!

Indeed, the Void Altar, the runner-up title, is quite attractive to Lu Jun. The probability of breaking through to the Super Rank is about 50%, which is very suitable for a genius like him who High-level Completion skills.

But this is far from comparable to the Divine Seal Praise. This method is enough to transform an ordinary mage's Magic System to a level comparable to his six abnormal magic systems, which is earth-shattering.

Go ask any mage in the world if they're willing to exchange Divine Seal Praise for the opportunity to cultivate at the Void Altar.

The answer is no. No one wants to exchange it because the Void Altar is like the Three Step Tower of Pearls. While the opportunity to cultivate there is precious, it is not unattainable for ordinary people. Anyone who makes contributions to the Australian Magic Association has the chance to enter.

After all, the Void Altar is spacious with many spots, so the limited number of slots makes it less coveted.

Moreover, there are many substitutes for the Void Altar. Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures the Star Sea Vein, the Ice Domain Fruit consumed by Mu Bai, and the Lightning Element mineral veins of Peru can all help mages break through to the Super Rank, which further reduces its rarity.

In contrast, the Divine Seal Praise must be performed by a goddess or Temple Mother, representing the supreme mystery of Blessing Element, requiring a considerable price to be paid, and each person only has one chance in their lifetime.

Throughout history, goddesses have rarely used their powers on their subordinates, let alone outsiders.

The Divine Seal Praise is a super talent that lasts a lifetime, and the ability to use forbidden spells is of great significance.

Upon hearing Zhao Manyan's explanation, Mo Fan's eyes also burned with fervor. Their chances of winning the championship were extremely high; wouldn't receiving the Divine Seal Praise be just around the corner?

At this moment, Zhao Manyan dropped another bombshell, saying mysteriously, "Do you know about that Forbidden Curse Mage, the Dark Element Supreme Venerable Essendel? He's been found guilty by the Holy City and is about to be arrested and executed."

Guan Yu exclaimed in surprise, "Is that Prince Essendel? I never expected that..."

The crowd was buzzing with discussion, but Lu Jun frowned slightly, knowing that it was the Spring Commander, Yi Zhisha, who was pushing the plan forward. Essendel and Ander, a popular Goddess Candidate, had a close relationship; with the former executed, the latter was not far from being finished.

However, he didn't care about it and remained indifferent.

"Silence!" Suddenly, on the vast arena platform, a dignified old mage shouted, "The Treasure Hunt Competition is about to begin. The following are the important points to note..."

There were sixteen National Team, each with ten members, for a total of one hundred and sixty people.

The organizers distributed silver Space Scroll to all members as a life-saving measure; once activated, they would teleport them out of the competition within four seconds.

Because the locations for each Treasure Hunt Competition have always been far from Venice, even in a separate dimension.

In the center of the arena stood a tall Space Magic Array, its silver vortex rippling, used to teleport everyone.

Lu Jun stood in the crowd, looking around, his sharp eyes spotting a few people.

The leader of the Greek Team was a woman with a veiled face, a voluptuous figure, and a mysterious, holy, and charming aura.

Asha Ruiya seemed to notice Lu Jun's gaze and returned a reserved smile.

"Are they participating in the National Mansion Competition so early this time?"

He was slightly surprised. In the Original Timeline, Asha Ruiya would have waited until the third stage, the Top Eight, when Greece unexpectedly lost to Egypt Team before deciding to join the National Team to promote herself in the competition for the Goddess position.

As for how the other party was able to join halfway through, well... it's probably a privilege of the Saintess.

Lu Jun pondered, becoming alert, and then looked at his other main competitors.

The British Team, led by a man and a woman, were both handsome and beautiful, like a golden couple, and both possessed an ancient and noble air. They were none other than Zhe Luo and Ailin.

He had always used the former as a benchmark for comparison, and of course, he had now surpassed him. The latter was the Duke of Victoria of the United Kingdom, the sure-fire next leader, with unfathomable strength, outstanding talent, and numerous treasures.

Finally, there's the United States team. The original text doesn't describe them much, but you can observe that the men and women all exude a powerful aura. Next are other strong nations like France, Canada, and Italy.

Something's not right.

Upon seeing this, Lu Jun looked suspicious, and his heart seemed to be stirred.

Buzz buzz buzz!

The organizers announced the official start of the Treasure Hunt Competition, and 160 members stepped into the silver spatial vortex one after another. Terrifying fluctuations arose, teleporting everyone to an independent plane and scattering them in various corners.