Chapter 166

Shen Xing replied, "I'm offline. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Good grief, you went offline and didn't say anything, were you secretly spying on me?"

The Cilantro Who Loves to Play rolled her eyes a few times, then asked, "You got first place this time, anything you want to say?"

Shen Xing laughed and said, "What are your thoughts? It's just that I got a few more rewards."

"Besides, it's just a Newbie Leaderboard, don't take it too seriously."

"Haha, that's true." Qin Lang chimed in, "You can't take the Newbie Leaderboard too seriously. Over the years, countless geniuses who were in the top ten, or even the top three, had a great start, but later faded into obscurity or fell by the wayside."

According to that Elder Wang, only those who can grow up can be called geniuses.

"Shut up, can't you say something nice?"

Xu Jiayi interrupted her impatiently, then continued, "By the way, Shen Xing, I've also made it into the top 100. Tomorrow we're going to enter the Rain God Illusory Realm together to challenge that Rain God Avatar."

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Shen Xing also remembered this and asked, "What is this Rain God Illusory Realm like? Do you know the specific rules?"

"I don't know either," Xu Jiayi replied. "I saw on the forum that the rules for these expansion pack dungeons are all different."

"As per the system's previous instructions, this time the ranking will be based on our output."

"As for the specifics of how to play, we'll have to wait for the system announcement tomorrow."

Shen Xing nodded. "Okay, let's prepare again today and then challenge this Rain God Avatar together."

Qin Lang interjected with a hint of resentment, "You two always seem to be together, doing this and that together."

So, I'm the other woman now? Fine, I'm leaving.

"Who told you not to make the top 100?" Xu Jiayi retorted mercilessly, "You're not as skilled as others, is that our fault?"

Shen Xing chimed in, "Indeed, Qin Lang still has a long way to go."

"Heh, you two adulterers, you're ganging up on me, aren't you?" Qin Lang laughed and cursed, "Don't worry, I'm about to break through to the Tier Two."

"The truly remarkable stage for the Sacrifice Knight class is at the Transcendent Rank. At that point, you'll all be begging to team up with me!"

Shen Xing laughed heartily, indicating that he would wait and see.

The three of them then chatted for a few more minutes.

Then, he switched out of the discussion group and glanced at the voice message Xia Wanyin had sent.

She first congratulated Shen Xing on taking first place, and then reported her own results, also making it into the top 300.

Shen Xing was somewhat surprised, after all, this ranking was quite impressive.

In this leaderboard challenge, only monsters killed independently will be counted for points, so players from different territories cannot team up.

Xia Wanyin's ability to break into the top 300 through her own strength truly makes her worthy of being a wealthy young lady.

After offering my congratulations, I switched to the Green Bubble app.

I glanced at the time and realized it was already 3 a. m.

"Drop!"

Shen Xing opened the electric curtains and glanced out the window.

The rain seemed to have lessened, turning from a torrential downpour into a light drizzle.

His bedroom was located on the second floor and had an excellent view; he could see the White Dragon River from his bed.

Looking into the distance, the surging river water flows ceaselessly under the night sky.

The lights of thousands of homes on both banks are reflected on the water, swaying gently with the waves.

"It seems this heavy rain is finally going to stop."

"Good, if we keep going, we'll all rot away."

After observing for a moment, Shen Xing drew the curtains again, turned off the lights, and went to sleep.

Meanwhile, on the top floor of the Jiangcheng Pioneer Association, in a conference room...

The large conference table was already occupied by many people.

In the main seat sat a middle-aged man with a robust build, dressed in a gray, close-fitting outfit.

This is Zhang Yu, the director of the Jiangcheng Anomaly Handling Bureau.

On either side sat a kind-faced elderly man and a robust-looking middle-aged man.

They are Wang Kun and Liu Hongtao, two deputy directors of the Jiangcheng Anomaly Handling Bureau.

In addition, there were logistics team leader Jiang Rong, action team leader Zhou Zheng, and several other team leaders on both sides.

It can be said that almost all the key members of the Jiangcheng Anomaly Handling Bureau were present.

"We've gathered everyone here so late at night because there's an urgent meeting to discuss."

The bureau chief, sitting at the head of the table, announced, "Shen Xing has taken first place on the leaderboard this time, and the higher-ups have decided to groom him as a Heavenly Star."

"One month from now, that special Void Realm overseas: the Spiral Labyrinth will open."

"We've been given five slots in Jiangcheng, so we'd like to discuss the selection of candidates for the Void Realm with everyone."

After hearing this, everyone in the meeting room became slightly more serious.

Because this Spiral Labyrinth is quite special.

Unlike other Mist Void Realm, it is not a mist leakage point formed due to abnormal energy leakage.

It has existed for many years.

Initially, it appeared on the sea and was captured by passing fishing boats, looking like a giant labyrinth shrouded in mist.

Although it feels very real, it is untouchable and inaccessible, like a mirage.

At first, people didn't care.

However, as time went by, this giant sea maze would reappear every so often, appearing randomly in different locations, which finally attracted the attention of high-ranking officials from various countries.

Later, Expert Rank lord from the Earth Bear Nation entered this labyrinth through a special method.

Not long after he emerged, he broke through to the Master Realm, becoming the seventh Master Rank expert in the Earth Bear Nation, attracting worldwide attention.

Not only that, he also revealed how to enter the maze and the vast treasures that might be hidden inside.

This Master Rank lord admitted that he had explored less than one-thousandth of the entire area within the labyrinth!

This is a land of opportunity containing Dabao.

Upon hearing the news, many Transcendent Rank and Expert Rank lords rushed to the sea and entered the Void Realm to explore.

And they did indeed obtain many treasures from inside, and their strength increased dramatically after they came out.

As a result, powerful figures from various countries flocked to it.

Several large-scale conflicts even broke out between countries in the struggle for control of this Void Realm.

After some 'friendly negotiations,' a policy was finally agreed upon: the Spiral Labyrinth does not belong to any one country, but to everyone.

Each country is allocated a number of places to enter the maze based on its strength.

However, because the number of people allowed to enter the maze each time is limited, spots are extremely scarce.

Jiangcheng received five spots this time, which is why they were quite surprised.

"So, besides Shen Xing, we still have four spots to allocate?" Elder Wang asked.

"Hmm." Director Zhang nodded. "I suggest that Zhou Zheng and Jiang Rong each get a spot."

"After all, this Void Realm is only open to Tier Two- and Tier Three lords. With Shen Xing's strength, breaking through to the Tier Two shouldn't be difficult after this ranking ends."

"But inside, we also need Expert Rank protection to prevent being targeted by people from other countries."

Zhou Zheng and Jiang Rong looked up, both of them somewhat surprised.

They seemed surprised that they would get such a coveted spot.

However, no one had any objections to the assignment of the bureau chief.

Beside him, Deputy Director Liu, with a resolute expression, said, "Then there are still two spots left... let's give them to the other outstanding young talents from Jiangcheng?"

"That's what I think too," Director Zhang Yu nodded. "The reason we've gathered everyone here is to discuss the candidates for the other two spots."

"Everyone, please submit the names of some outstanding new generation lords in Jiangcheng. I'll compile a list and then determine the final selection."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the conference room began to discuss it and then announced the names of the newcomers they favored.

Among them are Yu Feifei the Jaguar), Gu Feng (the second-generation lord), and Xiang Dong (the fighting champion).

I think there's no need to discuss the other two spots either.

A slightly casual voice rang out.

The people in the conference room fell silent and turned to look at each other.

"Zhou Zheng, what do you mean?" one of the women, who was also a team leader, asked in confusion.

Zhou Zheng smiled and then said, "I suggest giving the other two spots to Xu Jiayi and Qin Lang."

"Both of these two are members of Shen Xing's team. They teamed up together last time at the Mist Void Realm in Mingyue Bay Park and finished in the top three."

He paused, then explained, "Of course, it's not because I discovered them all together that I'm giving them special treatment; it's just the truth."

"In terms of ability, Xu Jiayi ranked 94th this time, which is in the top 100 globally, and Qin Lang is in the top 1000 globally. These two are fully qualified."

"In terms of personal relationships, the reason there were five spots this time is mostly because Shen Xing came in first place."

"So we can't just send him into the maze alone, leaving his two companions behind."

After Zhou Zheng finished speaking, his reasoned and well-founded argument, everyone in the conference room fell silent.

After a moment, Director Zhang Yu made the decision. "Then let's decide it this way. This time, the spot will go to Shen Xing and his two teammates."

"Including Zhou Zheng and Jiang Rong, a total of five people."

Since the bureau chief had spoken, the others naturally had no objections and nodded in agreement.

After a pause, Elder Wang slowly began, "Next, let's discuss the specific subsidy policies for some of the top-ranked lords in this ranking."

"I suggest giving it to Shen Xing..."

The next day...

"Buzz... buzz..."

The phone on the bedside table kept vibrating, waking Shen Xing from her deep sleep.