Chapter 75

The burly middle-aged man sighed, "In the past, it was already quite an achievement to have even one lord who could pass the ninth wave in a one-star secret realm like this."

"Yes," another person chimed in, "Based on past experience, those who can pass the ninth round during the novice stage will eventually break through to the Transcendent Rank, and may even have the potential to reach an even higher realm."

"It seems that Jiangcheng has produced some promising talents this time."

At this moment, someone noticed a few unusual scenes in the corner. "Hey? Those three little guys over there also passed, and they seem to be in a team?"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze in that direction, and were immediately somewhat surprised.

"That's true, it's rare to get through the ninth wave in team mode."

"They're all unfamiliar faces. Does anyone know these three little ones? Who recommended them?"

"I don't recognize him..."

The group of personnel from the Anomaly Handling Bureau looked at each other, seemingly wondering where they had come from.

"Ahem... I recommended these three."

From the crowd, a middle-aged man wearing a gray trench coat with his hands in his pockets stepped out.

Everyone turned around and looked on in surprise.

"Zhou Zheng, did you recommend these three kids?" Jiang Rong looked at him suspiciously. "Are you sure?"

"Of course I'm sure, Senior Jiang, what's wrong with your eyes?" Zhou Zheng protested, "If you don't believe me, you can go and get their files."

"It's not that I don't believe you, it's just that you usually seem so carefree, I didn't expect you to be able to find a few good prospects," Jiang Rong said calmly.

"Uh... Senior Jiang might have misunderstood me," Zhou Zheng explained. "Although I, Old Zhou, have a casual style in doing things, I still have a good eye for people."

"When I first met these three kids, I knew they had potential, so I immediately recommended them to the bureau, which is how I secured their spots in the Void Realm."

Jiang Rong still had some doubts, but she didn't say anything more.

Elder Wang, standing to the side, nodded approvingly. "Zhou Zheng, you did quite well this time. It seems that everyone's usual evaluation of you has been biased."

Zhou Zheng's expression turned serious, and he quickly replied, "Deputy Director Wang, it's nothing."

"I'm just doing my duty, trying to discover more talent for the country and for Jiangcheng."

Upon hearing this, Elder Wang's eyes shone with even greater admiration, and he uttered "good" several times.

Zhou Zheng's expression remained calm, but he was overjoyed inside.

Even he himself didn't expect that Shen Xing and his team could actually get through the ninth round and even break into the top ten.

This was like finding gold in the trash; he really struck gold.

Uh... that's not quite the right way to describe it, but anyway, Old Zhou's eye for talent is just that sharp.

Chapter 63: Impacting the Rankings, the Scroll of Earth Power!

The other eliminated players also turned their attention to the three screens, and began to discuss them.

"I know Yu Feifei and Gu Feng, but where did these three come from?"

"I don't know, but they're incredibly strong. They've summoned five Three-Star Elite units in total. No wonder they managed to hold out until the ninth wave."

"Yes, to have cultivated so many Three-Star Elite during the novice stage, they must be Common."

"Qin Lang, Shen Xing, Xu Jiayi... Go check their information and see if we can recruit them into our Neptune Group."

"..."

Some players began gathering information about the three, while others were already contacting their respective factions, trying to win them over.

Clearly, after this incident, the names of Shen Xing and his two companions have officially entered the sights of Jiangcheng players.

And in the Mist Void Realm.

The eight players who made it through the ninth wave were unaware of the outside discussion and instead took the time to rest and recover their energy.

Everyone pulled out their most prized possessions, clearly eager to take on the next challenge.

Although the ninth wave is extremely difficult, quite a few Tier One lords have managed to pass it over the years.

Those who can pass the tenth wave of Tier One lords are truly extremely rare.

The remaining few are the Elite of the Elite, and they are confident enough in their abilities.

If others can pass, why can't I?

I am the future emperor, and I will never be inferior to anyone in my life.

Come on, let me see just how powerful the legendary tenth wave is!

At the same time, a slight tremor came from within the mist.

Immediately afterwards, a rapid sound of galloping hooves approached.

Under their watchful eyes, a group of tall figures emerged and slowly stepped into the firelight.

They were clad in heavy black armor, wielded long black spears, and exuded a black mist.

Even the warhorse beneath his feet was clad in full black armor, leaving only its eerie green eyes visible.

The leading knight captain wielded a jet-black greatsword, with a phantom Black Moon appearing behind him.

Upon seeing these monsters, the other five challengers simultaneously widened their eyes.

"Holy crap, it's the Black Moon Knights!"

Meanwhile, the situation outside has already caused quite a stir.

"It's the Black Moon Knights! How come they're the monsters in the tenth wave?"

"Oh no, oh no! These monsters work together seamlessly, and they have a strange ability. Once you get caught up in their Charge, you won't even have a chance to escape."

These players are in danger!

In the game, some monsters are recognized as powerful and should not be provoked.

If you encounter these monsters, and they grow to a large number, you'd better pray you have four legs, otherwise you're doomed.

Among them are the three major knightly orders: Black Moon, Silver Moon, and Blood Moon.

Many players have been severely punished by these monsters in the game.

The Black Moon Knight before us are at least level 7, and all of them have the potential to become Elite One Star warriors.

The leading knight captain was even an Elite Three Stars.

With this configuration, the Black Moon Knights are even more terrifying than Boss Rank monsters!

A single Charge would be enough to obliterate even the Elite One Star defensive units.

Mist Void Realm.

Upon seeing the monster, the two players immediately crushed the crystal and chose to run away.

Let whoever wants to be the future emperor be it; I'm running away first!

Now, only six players remain.

Besides Shen Xing and his two companions, there were the three most famous contestants: Yu Feifei the Jaguar, Gu Feng the second-generation Lord, and Xiang Dong the Fighting Champion.

"Shen Xing, these black cans don't look like they'll be easy to deal with."

Qin Lang rose from the ground and said with a serious expression.

Shen Xing also raised an eyebrow slightly, silently protecting the Black Arrow in front of him.

The Black Moon Knights they encountered consisted of forty or more members.

Each person held a long, black spear, wore black armor, and had a crescent moon emblem on their chest.

He could sense that although these knights were only Elite Rank, the oppressive feeling they brought was even stronger than when facing a hundred-strong Dark Naga Legion.

What's even stranger is that Shen Xing can't sense the aura of any individual knight; it's as if they are a single entity.

Is it the effect of bonds?

Or some other ability?

These tin cans didn't give him much of a chance to think.

The leading knight captain raised his black greatsword, pointed it forward, and his warhorse instantly carried him forward like lightning.

More than forty knights Charge in unison from behind.

"Boom... boom boom..."

The heavy clatter of hooves was like the thunder of the earth, and the oppressive feeling coming your way was like a 100-ton truck loaded with cargo rushing towards you at 100 kilometers per hour.

"Zhou Zheng, are you confident with these three kids?"

In the parking lot of Mingyue Bay Park, a group of people stared at the display screen, their eyes filled with solemnity.

The elderly man, known as Elder Wang, stood with his hands behind his back, his voice slightly deep. "They didn't crush the crystal, so they want to challenge the Black Moon Knights?"

"Elder Wang, I don't know either..."

Zhou Zheng smiled wryly, somewhat helplessly, "These three guys have been in the game for less than half a month, and they probably don't even know what the Black Moon Knights are."

"Half a month... what?!"

Everyone was startled, as if they had heard something absurd.

Even the surrounding players were stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief.

You've only been in the game for less than half a month, and you've already trained so many Elite Three Stars units?

"Zhou Zheng, you're not joking?" Jiang Rong asked again.

"Senior Jiang, how could I dare to joke about that?" Zhou Zheng replied helplessly.

Upon confirmation, everyone's expressions changed once again.

If what Zhou Zheng said is true, then the potential of these three little guys may be even greater than they imagined.

"Find a way to contact them quickly and get out of here."

Jiang Rong's voice held an unusual hint of urgency. "They don't know how powerful the Black Moon Knights. Once they're dragged into battle, they won't even have a chance to escape!"

The others were also anxious, but the Mist Void Realm was completely isolated from reality.

It's practically impossible to contact the people inside.

Elder Wang frowned, his hands, which had been behind his back, loosened slightly and then clenched again, as if he were contemplating some decision.

Just then, someone noticed the change on the screen and was immediately startled.

"Wait a minute, these three little guys seem to have summoned a new type of unit again."

"Hmm? A new type of unit, they still have a trump card!?"

Everyone turned to look, and immediately witnessed an astonishing scene.