At noon, the blazing sun hung high in the sky, and waves of heat rolled in.
On the grass, two figures were engaged in fierce combat.
One carries a heavy sniper rifle, his body crackling with electricity, and his fighting skills are exquisite, each move combining strength and grace with a unique aesthetic.
The other person, five meters tall, in dragon-human form, occasionally spews out acidic breath, only attacking and not defending, wild and Haki.
It was Lancelot and Jiesitan.
The free-for-all has been going on for half a day.
Initially, Lancelot was like a ghost, moving elusively through the jungle, relying on long-range sniper rifle attacks to relentlessly eliminate contestants, inspiring fear and vigilance, and further enhancing his reputation.
Until he met Jiesitan's team.
The latter hated him so much that he led a group to hunt him down.
Jiesitan's team has several sensory- Ability Energy, one of whom is extremely skilled at tracking. Lancelot was unable to shake him off and ultimately chose to engage in a fierce battle with him.
The two sides traded blows, with Jiesitan's team losing contestants one after another, and Lancelot was also struggling, his performance steadily declining.
This was the third time he had been blocked.
The outer layer was already filled with Jiesitan's teammates, watching intently.
"This time, you absolutely can't escape, Thunder Demon!" Jiesitan laughed wildly, she had already keenly sensed that Lancelot's condition had declined significantly compared to the previous two battles.
Lancelot remained silent, like a block of iron, only using the corner of his eye to catch the movements around him, searching for a breakthrough.
He quickly found the weak point.
He activated his Primordial Qi Tyrant Body, and the spherical domain formed by his Qi Web slowed Jiesitan's speed. He then unleashed his Flash Step, transforming into a streak of blue light and disappearing from Jiesitan's sight in the blink of an eye.
Jiesitan's teammates kept throwing out various attacks and control skills in an attempt to stop him from leaving, but against Lancelot who was immune to control, it had little effect, and he once again successfully broke through the encirclement and left triumphantly.
"Damn it! What kind of ability is this guy using? Why can't we control him?" Jiesitan's teammate cursed under his breath.
The energy control that had previously been invincible failed Lancelot time and again, resulting in his utter defeat.
This made even the Ability Energy begin to doubt their own Ability Energy.
"Who knows? Which of these monsters doesn't have some hidden tricks up their sleeve? The elemental transformation of the Fire Melter, the immunity to control effects of the Thunder Demon, the captain's immortality, Rongside's powerful healing... Sigh, perhaps only they themselves can defeat each other." A young man wearing a helmet said wistfully, and the other contestants beside him nodded in deep agreement.
"Alright, stop talking nonsense and keep chasing him. I refuse to believe this nonsense, I refuse to believe that the Thunder Demon's energy Endless." Jiesitan snorted coldly, organized her team to regroup, and under the guidance of the perception-type Ability Energy, continued the pursuit of Lancelot.
"Troublesome woman!" Lancelot leaped through the woods, glanced back, and sighed helplessly.
Jiesitan's nose is sharper than a dog's; Lancelot has already guessed that there is a sensory Ability Energy in the opposing team, but he can't be sure who it is, so he can only guess blindly.
After a series of chases, he had eliminated 24 contestants from Jiesitan's team, including two S-class members, but he still couldn't eliminate that perception-type Transcendent.
However, his points continued to climb, getting closer and closer to Edward was ranked first.
The latter seems to have noticed this as well, with its points also increasing recently, gradually widening the gap again.
The competition between the two for points has attracted a lot of attention.
Opinions vary, and each side has its supporters.
However, Edward had been holding the top spot since the beginning, and given the nature of his profession, which made him well-suited to accumulating points, the majority of people believed he could maintain his lead.
"Besides the daily points accumulation, I have two more chances: Cell Liberation and the Golden Airdrop Crate."
As he ran, Lancelot pondered to himself.
Using his Cell Liberation, he was 60-70% confident he could eliminate a monster-level contestant and become number one.
However, it must be admitted that Edward's points increase faster than his, especially after the opponent felt threatened and exerted his strength, his points were increasing rapidly every moment.
Therefore, Lancelot still needs to obtain a golden airdrop crate.
As is customary in previous Joint Entrance Examination examinations, two golden airdrop crates will randomly drop on the last day.
In addition to equipment, each airdrop crate will contain a "points pack".
This points package contains a considerable amount of points, at least 500,000 or more, which, if used properly, can completely turn the tide of a losing battle.
The purpose of this segment is to increase suspense in the competition and create opportunities for a comeback.
"After the Cell Liberation is activated, I will inevitably fall into a state of weakness for a long time. There are no treatment chambers here to help me recover quickly, and relying solely on medication..."
As the thought raced through his mind, Lancelot realized that it would be best to achieve both goals simultaneously.
In other words, while vying for the golden airdrop crate, one monster-level contestant must be eliminated.
"It's a bit difficult, but that's what makes it challenging."
Three more days have passed in the blink of an eye.
As the sun rises, illuminating countless mountains and rivers, and accompanied by the warm sunlight spreading across the sky, two transport planes, their backs gleaming with golden light, slowly fly in from afar.
At this moment, the contestants on Silver Serpent Island are all ready to go.
Unlike the white, blue, and purple airdrop crates, the approximate drop location of the gold airdrop crate will be announced three hours before its release, attracting participants to gather and compete fiercely.
Only one day remains in the 15-day competition.
Of the more than 280,000 participants, only about 10,000 remain.
Silver Serpent Island, one of the two major islands in the central region, has approximately four thousand participants.
These contestants have all fought their way through various battles, and each one can be considered an elite among elites.
Among these elites, three monstrous figures stood out like cranes among chickens, overshadowing all the other contestants.
Lancelot the Thunder Demon, Jiesitan the Gourmet, and Jimmy the Berserker.
They earned their authority through their strength.
Beside the large tree, Jiesitan looked up, her gaze fixed intently on the approaching transport plane overhead, and asked, "Do you know the location of the Thunder Demon?"
"I don't know. We've completely lost track of Thunder Demon since Aibi was sniped by him two days ago." Jieni shook his head with a wry smile.
Upon hearing this, Jiesitan slammed her fist on the tree trunk beside her, gritting her teeth, "Damn it! We have to find this guy. His immunity to crowd control is such a huge advantage when it comes to stealing airdrop crates."
"But without Aibi, there's nothing we can do," Jieni said, shrugging.
"Recruit sensory-type Transcendent on the public channel. At the same time, publicize Lancelot's ability widely and spread the word so that other contestants are on guard. Even if I don't get the golden airdrop crate, I absolutely cannot let that damned guy get it," Jiesitan said sternly.
"Clear!"
Subsequently, the remaining thirty-odd members of Jiesitan's team simultaneously spoke on the public channel, flooding the screen with their messages, all introducing Lancelot's various abilities, especially his Primordial Qi Tyrant Body.
In fact, at this stage, the contestants were basically aware of Lancelot's monstrous abilities. Jiesitan's team's actions were less of an announcement and more of a provocation, making the other contestants subconsciously more wary of Lancelot and creating obstacles for him.
In a secluded corner, Lancelot noticed the message on the public channel, glanced at it, and then ignored it.
In the final moments, words are meaningless; only strength matters.
Soon, the transport plane arrived directly above Silver Serpent Island, and a golden airdrop crate was dropped. There was no parachute; instead, an anti-gravity device was activated as it approached the ground, allowing it to land safely. This level of sophistication was completely different from the previous three types of crates.
Of course, this distinction isn't just about adding prestige; more importantly, it's about increasing the element of surprise and testing a tiny bit of luck.
Wendy was stunned, staring at the glittering golden box so close to her. It would be a lie to say she wasn't tempted.
However, she also knew that with her own strength, she simply couldn't protect the box.
But... what if it's possible...?
Reason and greed clashed within him.
In the end, greed prevailed. Wendy quickly stepped forward, opened the golden airdrop crate, and silently chanted, "Mech, mech, mech..."
A flash of golden light appeared, and several items were placed in front of her.
A beautifully crafted longsword, a pineapple-shaped bomb, and a golden card.
Wendy was disappointed that she didn't get the mecha she had been longing for, but she still quickly grabbed three items and prepared to leave.
However, the next moment, a flash of blue light appeared, leaving a blue streak in Wendy's retina.
drop--
Wendy was eliminated.
"Faster, faster!" In the distance, a sniper crawling in the grass shouted frantically, holding an electromagnetic sniper rifle in his hand.
The sniper's two teammates put in all their might, charging forward frantically, trying to grab their gear and escape while the enemy was outnumbered.
But fate had other plans. Accompanied by the furious roar of machine guns, a barrage of bullets rained down, and the two hurriedly took cover.
Another team of contestants arrived.
The two teams battled fiercely, and more and more participants joined in.
A chaotic battle suddenly erupted around the golden airdrop crate and the motionless Wendy.
Lancelot remained hidden in the shadows, not jumping out to seize the prize immediately, but instead using his electromagnetic sniper rifle to eliminate contestants one by one.
He was particularly focused on contestants who possessed powerful long-range attack capabilities.
It wasn't just Lancelot and Jiesitan's elite teams; they were also specifically hunting down powerful Energy Manipulation Ability Energy or Transcendent to clear obstacles for their future acquisition.
The chaotic battle lasted for over an hour, with a large number of contestants being eliminated every moment.
The number of remaining candidates for the second round of interviews continues to decline.
"That's about it!" Lancelot's eyes narrowed slightly, like long, narrow blades, sharp and menacing.
By now, the firepower of all sides has decreased by more than half.
Take Lancelot himself, for example. He used up his last four magnetic bullets, and had very little other ammunition left.
If he doesn't take action soon, he'll just have to watch helplessly.
Boom!
Once he made the decision, Lancelot no longer hesitated. With a thought, an electric current surged through his body, stimulating his muscle cells and instantly pushing him to his limit.
He then decisively leaped out of the bushes, even abandoning the electromagnetic sniper rifle to reduce his load, and like an arrow, he tore through all obstacles in his path, heading straight for the golden airdrop crate hundreds of meters away.
"Oh no, it's the Thunder Demon! Attack now!"
"Out of bullets, how do we fight?"
"Me too, we're out of bullets."
The contestants wailed in despair, as only a few scattered bullets came from all directions, posing no threat whatsoever to Lancelot.
Those Transcendent with mid-to-long-range attack capabilities were almost entirely eliminated, and the few remaining were like frightened birds, afraid to show their faces.
As for melee combat?
Aside from monsters, who dares to face Lancelot directly?
"Hmph, you've timed it perfectly. Let's fight then!" Jiesitan snorted coldly, transformed into a dragon, and strode out.
However, she wasn't very fast; Lancelot was truly concerned about someone else.
With a slight tilt of my head, a male contestant, probably around sixteen or seventeen years old, came into view from forty or fifty meters away.
This person was dressed in powered armor, wielding two long swords, surrounded by a blood-red aura, with a fierce and cold expression, exuding an arrogant and domineering aura.
Jimmy, a berserker, was already a designated super genius by the Radiant Sun Academy. His fighting style is self-evident: extremely stubborn and ruthless. Moreover, like Lancelot, he possesses immunity to crowd control.
"Jiesitan is too tough, you're the one!" Lancelot thought to himself, increasing his speed even further, leaving everyone else in the dust, and arriving at Wendy's side.
His eyes lit up when he saw the exquisite longsword; it was at least a second-star high-quality Transcendent weapon.
After carefully storing the points card and the pineapple bomb, Lancelot drew his sword, looked at Jimmy, grinned, and leaped forward!
"Huh?" Jimmy was startled. He had thought Lancelot would retreat quickly, but he didn't expect him to pounce on him.
"What's he trying to do?" Jimmy frowned. He wasn't stupid; the image of Annie Fire Melter his mind. "He wants to eliminate me?"
Jimmy's face turned cold. Blood-red flames surged from the blades of his twin swords, and energy condensed into blood-red armor on his body as he fearlessly charged toward Lancelot.
Their eyes met, and Thunderclap seemed to explode in the silence.
The next second!
Bite!
Swords clashed, sparks flew.
Jimmy's expression changed slightly. His longsword was just an ordinary standard weapon. Although its strength was greatly increased by energy enhancement, it still seemed fragile in the face of Lancelot's longsword.
A single collision was enough to create a breach.
"This can't last long, we need to finish this quickly!" Jimmy thought, and decisively used his professional skills.
"Raging Blood Battle Intent!"
Boom!
The crimson aura suddenly expanded, and Jimmy's pupils instantly turned crimson, with his power nearly doubling as it surged through his body.
"Demon-Sealing Slash!"
Clang!--
The clanging of blades echoed as two blood-red longswords, moving with the speed of phantoms, slashed down heavily from above. Before the invisible blade energy even landed, it tore two ten-meter-long trenches in the ground.
"Good timing!"
Upon seeing this, Lancelot laughed and went to greet him, immediately activating his Cell Liberation.
Click click click--
A resounding echo reverberated in his mind, the cellular shackles were unlocked one by one, and the power stored deep within his body poured out like a torrent.
Lancelot's aura continued to swell and surge until... it filled the entire jungle!