"An SSS contestant already! Looks like the rules for this competition are pretty reasonable."
"Yeah, these are nine-star resources, after all. Higher requirements make sense."
"The Dragon World contestants are way out in front now."
"According to the intelligence reports, this Maris wasn't worth worrying about. Who knew he was this strong..."
At that moment, Maris had made a name for himself overnight.
The instant his name appeared on the rankings, he drew the attention of every major plane.
The Heavenly Guardian Great Serpent murmured, "An SSS rating... has he mastered a max-level six-star skill?"
"Even I have never reached that realm. How could someone merely at king-level..."
Chairman Zhuo was frantic. "Luo Yu, save us!"
He could not count on anyone else.
As the Heavenly Guardian Great Serpent had said, even among demigods, few had mastered a max-level six-star skill.
The Super Kage sent by Blue Star were even less likely to have done so.
Even his own Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands had remained stuck at Peak Mastery, never breaking through to Return to the Origin.
Throughout history, Emperor Shinra was the only ninja who had cultivated it to Return to the Origin.
Under everyone's gaze, a Saint Flame Dragon bathed in raging crimson flames flew boldly out of the portal.
Besides his sturdy red scales, countless magnificent golden armor plates adorned the Saint Flame Dragon's enormous body.
His gaze burned fiercely, his expression imperious. The moment he appeared, scorching heat swept through the surroundings.
He paid no heed whatsoever to the other contestants.
The Demon Sea Empress looked at her daughter. "Aisa, remember his name. This dragon will be a formidable opponent in the main tournament."
The other undead sovereigns and demon lords likewise watched Maris thoughtfully.
The Imperial Dragon Emperor enthusiastically went to