The next morning, everyone gathered together.
No one slept last night, after all, they were heading into the Sin Abyss today.
"Have you all made up your minds? If anyone wants to withdraw, please step forward now," Wu Chao said, looking at the crowd.
Everyone looked at each other, but in the end, no one stepped forward.
They figured it out last night.
Although the Sin Abyss is dangerous, it also means huge rewards.
Given their strength, the royal city would certainly not send them to their deaths.
As long as they are careful, there shouldn't be too much danger, and they don't want to miss this opportunity.
Besides, they all have their own pride and naturally don't want to fall behind others.
Wu Chao waited for a minute, and seeing that no one stepped forward, he nodded slightly.
"Since no one is quitting, let's set off." Wu Chao said, leading everyone outside.
More than half an hour later, the group arrived at another teleportation plaza.
Compared to the teleportation plaza they had come from, this one appeared much larger, and it was guarded by soldiers all around.
Besides them, there were many other people gathered in the square at this time, all of them were outstanding talents from other Upper City.
"Everyone, enter the Teleportation Formation and hold your identity tokens. Once the number of participants reaches one thousand, the Teleportation Formation will be activated," said an Epic Tier expert in charge of the Teleportation Formation.
No one dared to ask any more questions. Wu Chao distributed their identity tokens, and then everyone walked onto the Teleportation Formation.
There were seven or eight hundred people in the square at that time, but in less than half an hour, a thousand people had gathered.
"Activate the Teleportation Formation." The Epic Tier expert spoke again, and then the Teleportation Formation lit up, and a thousand people disappeared from their original spot.
"Those who came to see us off may now leave." The Epic Tier expert said to Wu Chao and the others, then ignored them and continued to let the next batch of prodigies board the Teleportation Formation.
More than ten minutes later, when Lin An and the others opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a new square.
But when everyone saw their surroundings, their expressions changed slightly.
Compared to the bustling atmosphere of the royal city, the surroundings were filled with a solemn air.
The soldiers guarding the Teleportation Formation array all possessed Platinum Rank auras and exuded a murderous aura, clearly indicating that they had experienced battlefield combat.
"Gentlemen, I know you have many questions right now, but don't worry, someone will answer them for you in a moment."
At this moment, a man appeared in the square. As he spoke, a terrifying aura emanated from him, clearly indicating that he was also an Epic Tier powerhouse.
"Those whose names are called next, step forward and then follow your captain." After the man finished speaking, another hundred people stepped out from behind him.
" Wu Ya from Wind Forest City."
" Tang Xuan of Ziyang City."
" Sun Rui from Flowing Light City."
"..."
As each name was called, those whose names were called stood up and came to stand behind the team leader.
" Tangyuan City, Shang Minghai."
" Lin An of Guangwu City."
"..."
Lin An heard his name called and came out as well.
At the same time, he also discovered that the prodigies from the same Upper City would be scattered, with each team consisting of ten people.
More than half an hour later, the thousand people were assigned to their respective groups and then left the teleportation plaza under the leadership of their captains.
"First, let me introduce myself. My name is Zhou Tao, Diamond Fifth Grade. I will be your team leader for the next period of time. I'll take you to register first."
After finishing his sentence, Zhou Tao didn't waste any more words and led the group of ten people further inside.
The ten people also looked around curiously.
They were clearly in a city at this moment, but this city seemed even more solemn.
Soldiers clad in armor were a common sight, and these soldiers were all quite powerful; those at the Gold Realm were rare, and most were at least Platinum.
Soon, Zhou Tao led everyone to a grand hall.
"Retrieve your tokens and register them," Zhou Tao said.
Everyone took out their tokens and lined up to register.
The procedures were very simple, and everyone finished in about ten minutes.
"Your identity tokens are now activated, making you practically half-soldiers in our Heavenly Vault Army."
"First, let me tell you where this place is."
"This is the Sin Abyss. We are currently located in the Heavenly Vault Pass, which is also the front line for our Heavenly Vault City to defend the Sin Abyss."
"Here, your so-called status as prodigies is insignificant; what we have no shortage of here are prodigies."
"Now let's talk about your Competition Ceremony this year."
"The content is also very simple. This competition will last for three months, and the specific content of the competition is to earn military merits. After three months, the rankings will be based on the military merits."
"Your freedom will not be restricted during this process; you can act alone or in teams with others."
There are many ways to earn military merits. You can hunt down Sin Beast, or you can go to the mission hall to accept missions and earn military merits upon completion.
"Some of you may be wondering what military merits are used for. I can tell you that military merits are the universal currency here. Anything in my Heavenly Vault Army's treasury can be exchanged for military merits."
"You can even use your military merits to exchange for military ranks within the Heavenly Vault Army; the military merits you consume will not affect your final ranking."
"I don't usually interfere with you, but if you encounter any problems, you can come to me."
"..."
As Zhou Tao spoke, he led everyone outside, and the group digested the information he was sharing.
"Alright, I won't say anything more. This is your accommodation. Choose a room yourself; all the rooms are pretty much the same."
Zhou Tao then left, saying, "I live over there. Come find me anytime if you have any problems."
Watching Zhou Tao's departing figure, the group exchanged glances, then each chose a room and entered.
The room isn't big, only about 40 square meters, but it's enough for one person.
After Lin An entered the room, he saw a small booklet on the bed.
Upon opening it, the first thing you see is a map with various buildings and their functions marked on it.
In addition, the rewards for the rankings in this competition were explained, with the top 100 all receiving rewards.
The top ten winners receive the most generous rewards, including a chance to enter the Spirit Cleansing Pool.
The champion will not only have the opportunity to receive guidance from the Heavenly Vault King, but will also be able to select a treasure from the treasury. In addition, there are breakthrough pills that can help one break through to the Diamond Realm, as well as Diamond Tier weapons and cultivation techniques.
Although the second place winner was slightly behind, aside from not having the guidance of the Heavenly Vault King or the opportunity to select treasures from the treasure vault, the other rewards were similar to those of the winner.
"The reward is indeed generous; I need to at least make it into the top ten."
Lin An didn't boast about taking the top spot; he decided to secure a top-ten position first.