NOVEL NEXT Chapter 216 Simulation: Rematch with the Feng Family
Still Nu was somewhat nervous.
If someone live-streamed during the competition, wouldn't the fact that he obtained the Sword Pellet be exposed?
Wait, he couldn't think like that.
Wasn't live-streaming supposed to happen?
The Supreme Cup was organized by Zhao Xinglong and Cao Jingjing, and so many people participated--exposure was inevitable, and real-time live streaming would even be conducted at every competition venue.
Traffic, after all.
This sort of money, they couldn't possibly not earn.
As for the issue of being exposed...
Since no one in the outside world had ever used a magical artifact, it's very likely that most people would think that the various items and equipment within the Supreme Cup couldn't be taken out of the game.
"Yes, the live stream," Jos nodded, as if he had figured out why Still Nu suddenly became so agitated and continued, "But don't worry, others won't think that those special items can be brought out."
"Among the students at Minglun Martial School, some should be aware, but such treasures are generally hidden and not easily shown to others."
By this time, Still Nu had already calmed down and said, "Hmm, I already know that. Now, let's try to find a way to quickly finish this round of the competition."
"Had I known earlier, I would have carried my backpack on my back."
Upon entering the game world, where the mind evolves a physical body, the items carried by the real body are all brought into the game, especially those magical artifacts.
It's just that, to prevent losing those magical artifacts in case of untimely death, he left the backpack on the chair and didn't bring it with him.
The main reason was the lesson learned from Jos's loss of the Vampire's Heart.
The Supreme Cup, one round tougher than the last. If all three of them died and Still Nu battled with a stronger enemy, causing a large-scale area of effect, what if they couldn't find their boxes?
After all, the game's settings were very realistic, except for some features that still follow game mechanics; other aspects... such as the box that appears after being eliminated, could be moved, could fall into water and drift away with the current.
If it were blown far away by the impact of battle, Still Nu really might not be able to find it.
"Let's go, we'll first gather supplies and then eliminate other players," Still Nu decided resolutely.
"That works," Zhang Manman agreed. "I hope we don't run into classmates; otherwise, it'll turn into a social gathering."
If they ran into classmates, they all knew Still Nu and her, and they would probably excitedly approach them, looking to network. Would they even be able to fight then?
If they followed along, would they have to let them hang back in the end?
If it were just a game, it wouldn't matter.
But this is the Supreme Cup.
To hang back was to give up the chance to advance to the next round.
That meant owing a favor.
Therefore, Zhang Manman didn't like the idea of running into classmates.
Still Nu said, "We probably won't encounter them now. I know the strength of the others in our class; it was already lucky for them to make it to the second round. In this third round, everyone's vitality averages above 1.5, and besides you and Chen Tian Yuzi, no one else has reached that."
Why was Still Nu so certain of this?
Because before boarding the Dragon Boat, he had already checked the waiting area of this round and among the hundred-plus people, not one was from his class.
However, trouble still loomed this round.
The three brothers of the Feng Family were matched in the same venue as him...
...
At the same time, the three brothers of the Feng Family were also discussing how to deal with Still Nu.
In the waiting area, they too saw Still Nu's figure.
"Still Nu, we've been matched in the same venue," Feng Qianzang chuckled coldly. "With his strength, he is bound to meet us in the final circle, and then we'll be able to take our revenge."
Feng Hengyi grinned viciously, "Now, our vitality is no longer suppressed. With the enhancements from the game world, our strength can reach above 11."
"We still need to be a bit cautious."
As the eldest, Feng Yuxuan was still prudent, "Given Still Nu's strength and luck, he must have also discovered the mysteries of the Supreme Cup. Those items that can be brought back to reality are genuine magical artifacts."
Feng Qianzang crossed his arms, "Isn't that even better? He will surely carry them on him; when the time comes, we can loot his box."
In the first two rounds of the competition, the three Feng brothers also obtained several treasures.
During the first round, the trio received ten Foundation Building Elixirs, which could grant someone the opportunity to glimpse into the Stable Realm.
However, for the three brothers, they were of little use and could only serve to enrich their family wealth.
In the second round, they came into good fortune and hunted a life form with a vitality of 10, belonging to the Angel class.
This creature had suffered severe injuries upon being teleported in, estimated to have a vitality near a hundred at its peak, but upon arrival, its vitality was only shown as 10, hanging on by a thread.
Still, to kill this Angel, the three brothers had to gather a large group of players to wear it down first. The battle cost the lives of both Feng Qianzang and Feng Hengyi, only for Feng Yuxuan to make the kill.
The booty was also quite abundant.
Among them was an Angel's Wing!
The wings, approximately five meters in width, were pure white and flawless, exuding an extraordinary sanctity.
After being absorbed by Yuxuan, they had granted him the ability to fly; moreover, the Angel wings existed between energy and physical form, capable of continuously transforming the human body.
As a result, even though Yuxuan's realm remained at the Stable level, his life force could still rise due to his body having surpassed its limits.
He estimated that his life force could reach a maximum of 15 at the Stable Realm.
Was this not a stroke of immense luck?
Second were the ten drops of Angel blood.
This blood, unique like mercury, had the power to completely rejuvenate someone.
When it was distributed, he gave three drops each to Feng Qianzang and Hengyi, keeping four for himself.
Even though he possessed the Angel wings and did not need the Angel blood, one never knew if it could lay a good foundation for his future children or serve as a bargaining chip in trades.
To be honest, he really didn't want to give any to his two brothers at all.
However, it was not the time for disputes over such matters.
"Let's go and hunt other players," Yuxuan said with a wave of his hand, "Those who made it to the third round might have some treasures from interdimensional creatures, and we can't let them slip by."
"That's good; it'll stop us from getting bored while waiting for Su Jie," Hengyi added, clenching his fist in the air, causing a buzzing sound as the air around his fist exploded with noise.
He was determined to regain the face he had lost when defeated by Su Jie!
Meanwhile, Su Jie's team had encountered their first group of opponents, engaging in a back-and-forth battle that ultimately ended with Zhang Manman, Jos, and Chen Tian Yuzi taking care of them.
The three of them had reached a consensus.
They would handle ordinary opponents themselves, after all, they needed to prove their worth as team members.
However, while looting the boxes, Zhang Manman found an item that could be taken back to reality—the Qiankun Bag.
This Qiankun Bag was not just an in-game accessory, but a genuine one that could be brought into the real world.
"It looks like we need to change our strategy," Su Jie said, stroking his chin while addressing the others. "The players who have entered the third round might have received 'airdrops' and fought against beings from other worlds. Moreover, there won't be just a few of them. Maybe many are carrying those airdrops on them to increase their chances of winning the championship."
"Then let's have a big fight," Jos exclaimed excitedly.
As a result, their subsequent actions showed a significant boost in the team's proactivity in seeking out other players, although by the time they were nearing the final circle, they had only acquired four special items.
Currently, they had collected two Qiankun Bags, with Zhang Manman and Su Jie each having one;
A jade flute that had various effects such as hypnosis, healing, and damage when playing different tunes, although it came with a big problem: it didn't differentiate between friend and foe.
It was allocated to Chen Tian Yuzi.
The last item was a silver wristguard, ancient in style with strange patterns engraved upon it and a gemstone-like crystal at its center.
This was an energy-storage wristguard, capable of storing one's energy for their own or others' recovery, healing, or for an explosive burst.
The only catch was the storage limit… based on the classification of life force, any energy above the threshold of 10 would damage it.
Since it was Jos who defeated the player and acquired it, the energy-storage wristguard naturally belonged to Jos.
It was at this moment, the final circle refreshed.
The four of them quickly entered and noticed people fighting in the distance, but by the time they arrived, the battle had already concluded. This vеrsiоn is sоurсеd frоm МV3L3МРYR.
Now, only eight people remained on the field.
On one side were Su Jie's team of four, and on the other, the three brothers from the Feng Family and their teammate, a handsome man with a life force also around 10.
"Su Jie, long time no see. What a coincidence," Yuxuan said with a slight smile, stepping forward and raising his hand. "Sadly, this isn't the Battle Platform, but the Supreme Cup, where our strength is the same as in reality."
"Oh, I'm wrong. It's actually stronger than in reality," he added.
"The boost from the equipment allows us to wield even more destructive power," Yuxuan continued.
Su Jie understood the hidden meanings in his words.
The so-called equipment likely referred to treasures, elixirs, and special items obtained from interdimensional creatures.
Such things indeed vastly amplified one's abilities.
Just like the cultivator he had encountered in the second round, whose life force was only 3, but with the aid of his magical treasure, even Su Jie, with a life force of 7, had to fight desperately to kill him.
Now, however, the thirty-six sword pills were in his possession and would certainly be even more effective.
"Zhang Manman, you move to the edge, and Jos, Chen Tian Yuzi, you both do the same," Su Jie ordered.
"Su Jie, you can do this," Zhang Manman and the others knew they would be more of a hindrance than help if they remained there.
The Qiankun Bag, jade flute, and energy-storage wristband weren't enough to bridge the gap between them and the four with a life force of 10. Staying by Su Jie's side was simply wishful thinking.
"Su Jie, you mean to tell me you're planning to take on all four of us alone?" Yuxuan asked, without attempting to stop Zhang Manman and the others from retreating to the edge of the final circle. Those with equipment from interdimensional creatures probably couldn't hurt them, so they posed no threat.