That night, Jiang Kai and his companions no longer had to worry about being ambushed by beasts. After a month of constant travel and battles, everyone slept soundly.

The next morning, as soon as Jiang Kai got up and stepped outside, he saw the others already waiting for him in the courtyard.

Yuan Zhu and the others had changed into new second-tier equipment, each looking full of energy and radiating vitality.

Jiang Kai smiled slightly and walked out of the room.

...

7:40 AM.

West District of the main city of the Eighteenth District.

By this time, the place was already packed with people, with at least several thousand gathered here at a glance.

Xia Tao had just guided the newcomers who passed the Newcomer Trial this month and was now leading them to the West District Arena.

"You're in luck, just in time for the annual guild challenge. Since you're here, I'll take you to have a look," Xia Tao said with a smile, introducing the event to the newcomers. "The first event is the team competition, with a total of 512 teams participating. You can see how these seasoned teams fight."

A girl with her long hair dyed burgundy scoffed, "What's so interesting about the group matches? It's the finals that are worth watching."

Xia Tao, always good-natured, wasn't offended and laughed, "Hong Shuang, it's mainly because your brother is so strong that your standards have been raised. But there are often exciting matches in the group stage too."

"Moreover, there's another important reason why we're asked to watch."

Curious, Hong Shuang asked, "What's the reason?"

"In the F group's matches, there's a team that's quite interesting. Out of the five members, three just passed the Newcomer Trial three months ago." Xia Tao emphasized, "You took first place in this Newcomer Trial and received a special reward, but there's someone in that team who was the national champion of that batch!"

"Is it... Jiang Kai?" Hong Shuang immediately frowned and widened her eyes.

"Oh, it seems you've done your homework," Xia Tao smiled slightly. "That's right, it's him. The only national champion from River City in the past year and a half, and his personal score broke the highest record in China in the past thirty years!"

"You've always asked me how he's stronger than you, but I couldn't see your Newcomer Trial process, so I didn't know. But now you have the chance to find out for yourself."

Xia Tao's words instantly stirred the emotions of these newcomers.

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A newcomer from three months ago was already participating in the team competition!

That legendary newcomer was actually competing!

"Brother Xia, quickly take us to find a good spot," Hong Shuang, no longer disdainful, became proactive.

Meanwhile, a team dressed in military uniforms, over thirty people in total, was making their way through the crowd, heading straight for Ring Seven.

Upon reaching Ring Seven, they went directly to the front row of the spectator seats and sat down one by one.

Among them were two of Jiang Kai's old acquaintances, Lu Jun and Su Lanlan.

Some of the others were holding some kind of device, similar to a tablet, and began making adjustments as soon as they sat down.

A moment later, an elderly man with graying hair said to Lu Jun, "Little Lu, everything's set up. During the match, we can evaluate Su Nuannuan and Yuan Zhu's performance."

Lu Jun nodded, and at this moment, Su Lanlan suddenly spoke, "Professor Li, could you add one more person to the evaluation?"

"Hmm? Aren't we only evaluating Yuan Zhu and Nuannuan's performance?" Professor Li asked, puzzled.

"It's the general's request," Su Lanlan explained. "He said if it's convenient, he hopes you can also evaluate one more person's performance."

Professor Li hesitated for a moment before saying, "Since the general wants an evaluation, there's no problem. But who is it that we need to evaluate?"

"The captain of the Fire God Squad, Jiang Kai."

"Alright, we'll add one more evaluation target."

At 7:45, three military personnel took the stage on Ring Seven.

One of them picked up a microphone and addressed the audience, "The F group match of the team competition will start in fifteen minutes. Please refrain from moving around. If the Basalt-Instant Kill Squad from A District and the Main God-Fire God Squad from C District are here, please come on stage."

The military had long been aware of the Main God Guild, but for others, it was the first time hearing about this guild.

"Seems like a new guild, and they're unlucky to face Basalt right away."

"Facing Basalt is one thing, but they're up against Instant Kill, one of the top second-tier teams of Basalt!"

"Huang Da's Instant Kill, is Huang Da still around? Why hasn't that guy moved up to the third tier yet... How long does he plan to dominate the second tier?!"

"Fire God Squad... the name sounds familiar, but I can't quite recall..."

At that moment, the Instant Kill Squad took the stage.

With the appearance of this strong team, the entire F District erupted.

Many members of the Black Tortoise Guild cheered loudly.

"Instant Kill is here, unstoppable! Instant Kill is here, unstoppable!"

"Instant Kill, finish the fight in three minutes!"

"Instant Kill will surely make history with a triple crown this time! Basalt is invincible!"

Huang Da stepped onto the large stage with his head held high, looking down at the audience below.

He was already accustomed to such cheers, and his mind wasn't focused on winning the championship; he was searching for his opponent.

"Jiang Kai hasn't arrived yet?" Huang Da squinted slightly. "Could it be that he knows he's going to face me and doesn't dare to come?"

Behind him, a burly man sneered, "Young Master Huang, that's normal. After all, who doesn't know your reputation? Would that Jiang Kai dare to challenge Young Master Wei, let alone you?"

Huang Da snorted, "Jiang Kai, aren't you defiant? Don't you dare be a coward!"

7:55 AM.

After waiting for a full ten minutes, with only five minutes left until the match started, Huang Da was getting anxious.

"Could it be that he really doesn't dare to come..."

The thought of Jiang Kai possibly forfeiting made Huang Da furious, and he shouted angrily at the audience, "Jiang Kai, you coward!"

Just then, someone from the audience responded.

"Big Huang, what are you yelling about on stage? Whether someone's a coward or not, you'll only know after the fight."

It was that familiar voice!

Huang Da immediately looked towards the audience!

From the entrance of the arena, five figures were walking towards the stage.

Leading them was a young man dressed in black, with short, neat hair that made him look especially sharp. He had a well-proportioned build, walked with agility, and had a determined gaze.

Behind him was a robust man standing two meters tall, with a fierce face. His black leather armor was stretched tight by his strong muscles, and his white pants highlighted his muscular thighs.

Beside the strong man was a slender, curvaceous young woman with a delicate face. She habitually brushed her long hair away from her forehead, inadvertently revealing her fair neck. Her eyes, beneath thick lashes, were as clear as water, yet carried a hint of stubbornness.

Next to the woman was a tall, thin man with a mustache, about 1.82 meters tall, wearing a gray robe. His small eyes gave him a somewhat cunning look.

Walking on the far left was a sturdy man, about 1.7 meters tall. His long hair was slightly unkempt, and he carried a wine gourd at his waist. He walked with his head down, avoiding eye contact with others, giving the impression of a lack of confidence.

These five had no special badges on their chests, just a hastily scribbled line of words.

Main God-Fire God Squad!

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