Resource Allocation Contest

Chen Lie observed Zhao Jingyuan discreetly and discovered that Zhao Jingyuan was already Third-Order Qi Accumulation Realm Martial Artist in the ' True Qi Infusion ' realm, with a profound foundation. In the Blood-Qi Stage, he was also at the Blood Refining Stage Perfection, having undergone several Blood Tempering.

If one could break through to this level one or two more times in martial arts, they would probably be able to contend with ordinary Seventh-Stage Gang Qi Realm Qi Refining into Gang Realm Martial Artist on Blue Star.

I don't know what the Blue Star Martial Artist Association was thinking. This competition already has outstanding students from the previous year participating, so why are they getting two people at the Blood-Qi Stage involved?

Third-Order Martial Artist Blood Refining Stage Perfection and undergone several Blood Tempering can directly determine the outcome of a battle. Those below the Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow realm are not even good enough to cause them trouble.

Beside him, Xu Tianchuan smiled and said, "You are all the most outstanding people in East River Province. You will definitely have some contact with each other at Starry Sky University in the future, so you can have more exchanges."

Chen Lie and Zhao Jingyuan nodded simultaneously.

"Chen Lie, I've actually heard of you before."

"Oh? Is that so?"

"I'm not trying to get on your good side. You should know my sister, Zhao Jinglan from the Sunlight Group in East River Province. You should remember her, right?"

"Of course, Sunlight Group is a behemoth enterprise in East River Province."

Zhao Jingyuan laughed and said, "That's my family's business. Last year, when you weren't yet the Martial Leader, I went home once and heard about you from my sister."

"So that's how it is!"

Chen Lie nodded; it turned out they were from the Zhao Family in East River Province.

"With my family background, the fact that I became the East River Province Martial Leader was largely due to the support of my family. But you are different. You come from an ordinary family, yet you have achieved far more outstanding results than me, which shows that you are much stronger than me."

"That's why I said I greatly admire you," Zhao Jingyuan said.

"Our Captain Chen is a martial arts prodigy, one in a million. If he had a higher starting point, I estimate that all those people in the top ten of the Blood Qi Ranking would be trampled under his feet!"

Song Yixuan, who was standing next to her, interjected.

Even she couldn't believe that someone whose Blood Qi Value was only a few hundred calories six months ago could cultivate martial arts to this level in such a short time. Even martial arts geniuses from Outer Stars wouldn't be able to do this, right?

"Let's go in first. I registered East River Province for this Resource Allocation Contest two weeks ago, but we still need to pass the entry qualification test. If we can't even pass the entry qualification test, we won't be able to participate."

Xu Tianchuan called Chen Lie, Song Yixuan, Zhao Jingyuan, and together they entered the Blue Star Martial Artist Association Headquarters.

The Blue Star Martial Artist Association was very large. After entering the Martial Artist Association, Xu Tianchuan asked the group to wait while he went to complete the necessary procedures.

Chen Lie glanced around the Blue Star Martial Artist Association and saw groups of people everywhere. He knew without a doubt that these people were from various provinces participating in the resource competition.

In no time, Xu Tianchuan had completed all the formalities.

"Chen Lie and Song Yixuan, let me tell you in advance about the rules for the entrance exam later."

"In a moment, a Tier 4 Martial Artist will test you. The two of you working together, if you can last two minutes against that Tier 4 Martial Artist, you will pass the test, and we will then be able to officially participate in the resource competition."

"Tier 4 Martial Artist? Isn't that a bit too difficult?"

Song Yixuan frowned slightly.

"Don't worry, the Tier 4 Martial Artist are testing you are different from you. When they are in the Blood-Qi Stage, their Blood Qi Value can only reach a thousand calories at most. They are not Tier 4 Martial Artist at the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm."

Besides, this is just a test. The Tier 4 Martial Artist testing you won't go all out. As long as you perform reasonably well, you'll pass."

Chen Lie thought about it and realized that Tier 4 Martial Artist who hadn't reached the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm were actually alright. In the True Qi Stage, the real difference was made by fifth-tier ' Qi Manipulation Realm ' Martial Artist. After the fifth tier, the difference in strength increased with each tier.

Below the fifth rank, fighting enemies of a higher rank is not considered genius. Above the fifth rank, it becomes extremely difficult to fight enemies of a higher rank. Unless one has perfected the first four stages of the Blood-Qi Stage and the True Qi Stage and is proficient in powerful martial arts techniques, it is almost impossible to fight enemies of a higher rank.

"President Xu, we're putting her to the test. Isn't she going to accept it?" Chen Lie glanced at Zhao Jingyuan.

"No need, you two are the main players. Even during the match later, Zhao Jingyuan will face many restrictions," Xu Tianchuan replied.

Chen Lie nodded and followed Xu Tianchuan past the Martial Artist Association, arriving at the plaza behind it.

Upon arriving at the plaza behind the Martial Artist Association, Chen Lie saw five Duel Platform. On each Duel Platform, there was a person in their twenties. Three of the Duel Platform were already occupied by fights, with two teenagers battling against a young man in his twenties.

With Chen Lie's keen eye, he could naturally tell that the young man being tested on the Duel Platform was not going all out.

"Although many provinces participate in the resource competition, the provinces that ultimately benefit are almost always the top twenty martial arts provinces on Blue Star."

I don't ask for much; I'll be content if this effort can secure a little more resources for East River Province next year compared to previous years.

"A little isn't enough. Since we've entered this battle, we should strive for the most resources," Chen Lie said.

"Don't feel pressured, this battle won't be easy," Xu Tianchuan said. "You guys follow behind, I'll go schedule the test."

Xu Tianchuan walked ahead and arrived at an office next to the square. He said to the staff inside, "Hello, we are from East River Province and would like to take the qualification test."

The staff inside checked the registration information on the Optical Computer and said, "East River Province participants: Chen Lie, Song Yixuan, and Zhao Jingyuan?"

"Yes!"

"Okay, reservation successful. Head to the first Duel Platform and face the challenge."

After completing the formalities, Xu Tianchuan immediately led Chen Lie, Song Yixuan, and the others to the first Duel Platform in the square.

At this moment, a duel was taking place on the first Duel Platform, and Chen Lie waited below for a while.

The duel on the Duel Platform ended shortly afterward, and a sign next to the Duel Platform displayed: 'Next test: East River Province.'

Upon seeing this notification, Chen Lie, without waiting for Xu Tianchuan to speak, said to Song Yixuan, "Let's go up, it's our turn!"

Song Yixuan hummed in agreement and stepped onto the Duel Platform with Chen Lie.

The person on the first Duel Platform was a young man who was about twenty-four or twenty-five years old.

The young man glanced at Song Yixuan and Chen Lie as they stepped onto the stage and said, "Contestants from East River Province, get ready. Two minutes are up. The timer has begun!"

As the timer next to the Duel Platform started, the young man being tested instantly made his move.

The chaotic True Qi surged towards Chen Lie and Song Yixuan in an instant.

With a loud "boom," Chen Lie's blood and qi surged, and golden blood and qi surged and rolled on the Duel Platform like a long dragon.

"Huh? Golden blood energy?"

The young man seemed puzzled, but with a wave of his hand, a vortex of True Qi descended upon Chen Lie like a rain of arrows.

Chen Lie transformed his qi and blood into a protective shield, using it to both resist the swirling True Qi and dodge.

Tier 4 Martial Artist Gathering Qi into a Vortex, making them extremely difficult to deal with. At the fifth tier, they can External Qi Manipulation and unleash the Hundred-Step Divine Fist, becoming even more formidable.

Chen Lie could tell that the young man in front of him was indeed testing the waters and had not gone all out. Therefore, he also concealed his strength and let Song Yixuan bear the main pressure.

Two minutes passed quickly, and the timer reached 120 seconds, issuing a reminder.

Upon hearing the warning, the young Tier 4 Martial Artist immediately stopped.

"You've passed the test. Head to the large arena outside the Martial Artist Association and prepare for the competition!"

Upon hearing that they had passed the test, Chen Lie and Song Yixuan immediately stepped down from the Duel Platform.

Down below the stage, Xu Tianchuan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Chen Lie and Song Yixuan had passed the test.

"The test is over. Let's head to the resource battle venue, which is right next to the Martial Artist Association."

Xu Tianchuan led a group of people out of the Martial Artist Association and then went to the venue of the resource competition among the provinces.

On the way, Zhao Jingyuan asked Chen Liedao, "Chen Lie, may I ask you why your blood and qi are golden?"

As far as I know, the blood and qi of ordinary humans are blood-red. Could it be that you have some kind of alien blood?

"I have a special constitution."

"Oh, I see!"

As a student at Starry Sky University, Zhao Jingyuan was clearly no stranger to special physical conditions.

The group soon arrived at the venue for the resource competition among the provinces.

The venue was large and varied, and surprisingly, there were many spectators there.

"This is the venue for the competition. After all the participating provinces have completed their tests, the competition will begin!" Xu Tianchuan said.

"Why are so many people gathered here?" Song Yixuan asked.

"These aren't just spectators; they're from the top ten provinces of Blue Star, here to cheer on their respective province's contestants."

The participants from each province are vying for resources for the following year. The spectators here are all young men and women from each province who will be graduating a year later. In other words, the participants are competing for resources for them, so naturally some people have come here to cheer on their own province's participants.

"Oh, I see. Well then, our East River Province..."

"No one from East River Province came because we are unsure whether you can pass the test, and even if you do, whether you can secure the resources."

All of this is unknown. If we were to organize a group of people to cheer you on, I'm afraid it would put psychological pressure on you.

"Apart from the top ten provinces on Blue Star, almost no other provinces organized people to come and cheer for their own province," Xu Tianchuan said.

"President Xu, you underestimate Captain Chen too much. Captain Chen is currently at Blue Star University, and while he may not be the most prominent figure there, he is close."

"Among the top ten provinces on Blue Star, apart from the Martial Leader of Lanjing, Longhai, and Jingji provinces, Captain Chen can practically do whatever he wants!" Song Yixuan said.

Xu Tianchuan looked at Chen Lie with a puzzled expression, somewhat incredulous that Chen Lie, who had only been at Blue Star University for a few months, could already rival the Martial Leader of the top ten provinces on Blue Star.

Chen Ying, standing nearby, was somewhat skeptical and asked, "Can martial arts really compete with the Martial Leader of the top ten martial arts provinces on Blue Star?"

"Compete? How can you use the word 'compete' to describe it?"

The Super Genius Class at Blue Star University spread far and wide. The Martial Leader of East Zhejiang, the fifth-ranked province on Blue Star, somehow offended Captain Chen and was slapped more than ten meters away, then stomped into the ground.

Although I wasn't there at the time, I went to check out the crater that had been trampled on later. The news spread so fast, it must be true."

Chen Ying was stunned. Was that person the Martial Leader of the fifth largest province on Blue Star that day?

No wonder I'm still no match for him even though I'm already at the peak of the second tier.

But he was almost powerless against Chen Lie. Had Chen Lie arts become so strong in such a short time?

I thought being the Three-Province Martial Champion was already amazing, but I never expected that Chen Lie's progress in martial arts would be even more remarkable after he went to Blue Star University.

The Chen Family actually produced such an extraordinary figure?

Xu Tianchuan and Zhao Jingyuan stared at Chen Lie in disbelief.

Especially Zhao Jingyuan, she knew the differences among the Blue Star University. The East River Province Martial Leader was worlds apart from the Martial Leader of the top ten provinces on Blue Star.

Even the top Three Rivers Martial Top Scholar was just a marginal figure in the Super Genius Class.

As the East River Province Martial Leader, she utterly defeated the Martial Leader of the top ten provinces on Blue Star —something she could never have imagined when she was the East River Province Martial Leader.

What does the Martial Leader champion from one of the top ten provinces on Blue Star think of her? She's just a country bumpkin from a remote, impoverished province!

Chen Lie and his group waited for more than half an hour, and the number of people in the venue gradually increased.

At that moment, the venue's announcement system came on.

"Hello to all the participants from various provinces in this resource competition."

Our Global Inter-Province Resource Allocation Contest is about to begin. This year, 27 provinces are participating. Now, please welcome the participants from each province to the stage."

Upon hearing the broadcast, Chen Lie immediately entered the venue.

Song Yixuan also followed Chen Lie onto the stage.

As for Zhao Jingyuan, she walked directly to the other side of the square.

Soon, the announcement came on again. "Next, I will explain the rules of the competition."

What we are fighting for this time is Resource Allocation Voucher Resource Allocation Voucher. There are three levels of Resource Allocation Voucher: Level 1 Resource Allocation Voucher represent 0.3% of the world's resources next year, Level 2 vouchers represent 0.2% of the world's resources next year, and Level 3 Resource Allocation Voucher represent 0.1% of the world's resources next year.

There are ten Resource Allocation Voucher for each grade, and each province can only possess a maximum of three Resource Allocation Voucher.

Contestants compete for resource Resource Allocation Voucher Resource Allocation Voucher. If they are not confident in protecting them, they can hand them over to the previous year's contestant from their province. Each contestant can only keep one Resource Allocation Voucher. Contestants from different provinces cannot participate in the competition for Resource Allocation Voucher, but contestants can challenge each other.

If the party holding the Resource Allocation Voucher loses, it will no longer be able to retain the Resource Allocation Voucher.

The side that loses without Resource Allocation Voucher will be immediately eliminated from the competition.

Chen Lie was taken aback. According to this rule, Zhao Jingyuan might not even be able to play a role. In other words, she was just a backup. With Chen Lie present, Zhao Jingyuan was almost dispensable.

No wonder Xu Tianchuan said that the main force was him and Song Yixuan, and Zhao Jingyuan didn't even need to participate in the competition.

"The rules of the competition may sound complicated, but it can be explained in one simple way: a free-for-all. The winner is the one who can seize the Resource Allocation Voucher in the free-for-all."