The Azure Cloud Convention attracted countless people around the world to the point the city could not receive all of them. Qing Xiaoting, the current city lord, had no choice but to set up a temporary settlement around the city and provide them a transportation service to get into the city.
At the same time, she had set up a lot of broadcasting screens around the city, allowing everyone to watch the convention anywhere and anytime.
"You've worked hard, senior." Yun Lintian took a sip of tea and said to Qing Xiaoting, who sat opposite him.
Qing Xiaoting rolled her eyes and said. "I shouldn't have volunteered to be the first city lord."
Yun Lintian laughed. It was rare to see Qing Xiaoting this way, as she usually maintained her aloof demeanor.
"By the way, when are you going to leave?" Qing Xiaoting asked.
"After the convention ends," Yun Lintian said with a faint smile.
"So fast?" Qing Xiaoting was surprised.
"In fact, I should leave after the previous conference." Yun Lintian said.
Qing Xiaoting stared at Yun Lintian for a while and sighed softly. "I wish I could go with you."
"There will be a chance later." Yun Lintian chuckled. "Tao Kang should have told you already about the Divine Realm. While I don't want to restrict everyone's freedom, I also don't want to see all of you encounter a mishap."
"No need to explain. Everyone understands your intention." Qing Xiaoting said. "It's just that I don't know what to do during this period."
Qing Xiaoting would stay in the city lord position for another five years, and when it rotated back to her again, she would let others take it instead.
At this moment, the door was knocked and opened. Jian Feng walked into the room and said respectfully. "Master, Brother Yun, it's time."
Yun Lintian stretched lazily and said. "Let's get it done so we can take a good rest early."
Qing Xiaoting sighed and followed Yun Lintian out.
At this moment, all the seats inside the stadium were fully occupied. Everyone was chatting and drinking while many "beer girls" shuttled through them with a tray full of glasses of beer.
After the beer was launched, it instantly became the most popular drink around the world. At the same time, it gave birth to millions of jobs. Those farmers had also started cultivating barleys while brewers tried to make their own brands.
In the arena below, two hundred thousand participants looked at each other, trying to check on their opponents. There would be only one winner among them, and no one was willing to give it to others.
At this moment, Yun Lintian and Qing Xiaoting slowly walked into the arena. When everyone saw Yun Lintian and Qing Xiaoting appear in the stadium, the noises immediately subsided as everyone showed their respect to them.
Yun Lintian walked onto a high platform prepared for him and looked at the crowd. "Hello, everyone. Welcome to the first Azure Cloud Convention. I have nothing much to say, but I want to let everyone know I'm glad to see our younger generations here."
He looked at the participants and said. "I hope you keep my word in your heart that the true enemy is yourself, not the people around you... You are the one that you need to compete with. It's pointless to compare yourself to others."
"Even if you don't win today or get eliminated in the first round, the future is yours."
Yun Lintian swept his gaze over everyone and waved his hand. Suddenly, a huge white portal appeared at the center of the arena.
"I believe all of you are already informed about the rules. Remember that if you encounter a life-threatening danger, don't be stubborn and crush the token as fast as possible."
Yun Lintian smiled and said. "Let the convention begins."
All the two hundred thousand participants roared excitedly and rushed into the portal.
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The convention had a total of three stages, and it would take a month to find a winner. During this month, everyone around the world was habitually watching the broadcast. Whether they were working or training, they would never forget to take a look at the competition.
Boom!
In the arena, a young man with a giant greatsword smashed his opponent with everything he had. His entire body was drenched in blood, on the verge of collapsing. It was unbelievable that he could still unleash such a terrifying power in this state.
His opponent, a gorgeous woman, exuded an icy cold aura, hurriedly released her absolutely frozen domain, but it was too late. Before her domain could completely form, the greatsword had already arrived at her chest and sent her flying like a broken kite.
Blood spurted out of her mouth as she heavily clashed onto the ground, unable to move further.
Bang!
The young man fell on his knees, using the greatsword as a clutch. His eyes were covered with blood; looking at the woman and said in difficulty. "I…won."
Audiences around the world seemed to hold their breaths for a few seconds before letting out a loud cheer. Throughout the competition, no one had ever expected this young man to be the winner until he showed his abnormal might at the final stage.
The young man was always regarded as the underdog, but he managed to defeat his opponent all the time, including this final round, where he faced an absolute genius.
"The winner is Ye Tian! Let us congratulate him!" Fei Mao, who worked part-time as an announcer, shouted excitedly as the crowd in the stadium went into uproar along with him.
The duel between Ye Tian and Qin Yue was breathtaking, and the audience couldn't believe it was a battle between two youths.
Swoosh—
A woman in white appeared beside Qin Yue and checked on the latter's condition before sighing with relief. Although Qin Yue's injury was not light, it didn't hurt her foundation.
She glanced at Ye Tian in a complicated mood and returned to the platform with Qin Yue.
Ye Tian's vision started to blur as he stared at Qin Yue. He had no strength left anymore.
Suddenly, a thick vine emerged from the ground and wrapped around him, injecting the wood energy into his body. His wounds quickly recovered at the fastest speed.
Yun Lintian appeared in the arena and said to Ye Tian. "Congratulations. I'm here to give you a reward."
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