Ecstasy and shattered hopes played out simultaneously in cities everywhere.
Having obtained his qualification, Ye Ming did not hesitate for a moment. He decisively tore open the packaging of the high-efficiency nutrient canister he had prepared by his feet, then struggled to lift it and connect it to the game pod's power supply port.
Then he deftly lay down inside the pod.
The lid closed, and cold nutrient fluid rapidly filled the pod.
His vision abruptly dimmed.
Before long, magnificent, sweeping CG imagery unfolded in his consciousness, depicting the regions players had explored in Monster World and their representative factions.
When the CG reached the Azure Star Sea, an indescribably complicated feeling welled up in Ye Ming.
In the previous round's opening CG, which players had shared on the forum,
the first to appear had been the Ancient God Arena in the Death Sea, with the bulging muscles of the Champion Fighter roaring to heaven and earth in the background.
Next had been his own imposing figure commanding his legion on Mingwu Island, looming in and out of sight amid the churning sea of mist.
Then came the golden orb of light representing Shuyan's will within the Shuyan Domain.
Last had been Chiyan, wreathed in elemental radiance upon the lava throne of Ascension Island.
Four great powers had stood side by side, their positions clearly defined.
But in the new CG unfolding before his eyes, while the seascape remained magnificent, its contents had changed.
It still opened with the Ancient God Arena, represented by the Champion Fighter.
Then it cut directly to the orb of will hanging high in the Shuyan Domain.
It gazed indifferently down at the Mingwu Race's former homeland, which had already changed hands, and the ruins of Ascension Race buildings strewn across the sea. Four powers