NOVEL NEXT Chapter 243: Simulation: A Champion is Born!
"Jiang Wudao actually lost as well."
Hengyi was shocked, "How on earth did Su Jie reach such a level?"
They had also investigated Su Jie's background.
A family of modest means, which, if placed in ancient times, would be considered 'commoners', not worthy of high status.
Yet, despite this, in just over a year, he had made rapid progress, both physically and spiritually, nearly reaching their level. Even more so after obtaining thirty-six flying swords, his strength was powerful enough to defeat those of us in the Stable Realm.
"He took the Wings of Angel from me, I must have my revenge!"
Feng Yuxuan was gritting his teeth.
The Wings of Angel were his greatest trophy in this Supreme Cup, even comparable in value to energy creatures.
Yet, it had merely become spoils for someone else.
He was not willing to accept that!
Feng Qianzang said, "The Wings of Angel were absorbed by Chen Tian Yuzi, should we go and ask her to return it via a legal purchase?"
Feng Yuxuan scoffed, "Do you think she would sell?"
If Chen Tian Yuzi's hometown had been at the headquarters of the Feng Corporation in the north of the mainland, they would have their methods.
But Chen Tian Yuzi's family lived in Ming Lun!
Here in Jiangnan City, the rules of Ming Lun are absolute!
Any method must be lawful and compliant, otherwise, Ming Lun is very strict and does not allow anyone to bend the rules.
Moreover, Chen Tian Yuzi's hometown is in Japan!
That's another country, even with the power of Feng Corporation, they cannot interfere with another country's affairs. Moreover, for a Chen Tian Yuzi, it would be too much to illegally invade another country, threatening her relatives and friends back home.
Although the Wings of Angel are incredibly precious, such actions, even if not on Ming Lun's soil, would be disapproved by Ming Lun, perhaps even prompting them to contact the government for an investigation and sanctions against the Feng Corporation.
Hengyi was not afraid of stirring up trouble, with provocation for Yuxuan and hatred toward Su Jie: "So are we going to let it go like this?"
"This account is marked on Su Jie, and he will surely pay for our lost honour in the future," Yuxuan murmured in a low voice, his wrath barely contained.
"For now, let Su Jie and the others enjoy their moment."
Meanwhile, at the venue of the Supreme Cup.
After Su Jie won the final victory, his physically and spiritually evolved body instantly returned to its optimal state, and Zhang Manman, Jos, and Chen Tian Yuzi re-entered the arena.
This time, however, the four stood on the grand stage of the award ceremony.
The circular stage was adorned with brilliant neon lights.
Su Jie and the others were presented a massive trophy made of crystal by Zhao Xinglong, capturing a group photo under the glittering lights, which was then added to the Wall of Champions of previous Supreme Cup winners.
Among the previous winners of the Supreme Cup was, indeed, Jiang Wudao.
However, the prizes of each Supreme Cup differ, and last time, the prize was a pill called the Foundation Building Elixir, which could perfectly replenish the body's nutrients and energy. Once the spirit was centered, consuming the Foundation Building Elixir could instantly elevate one's vitality to the human limit of three.
It was a truly miraculous medication.
However, if one's spirit was not centered and they consumed the Foundation Building Elixir, then they could not absorb its nutrients, similar to the Tai Chi rice.
After updating the Champions Wall with the photos, Cao Jingjing brought over a tray with a red base featuring four fist-sized energy cores; one golden, the rest silver.
Su Jie unhesitatingly picked up the golden core, while Zhang Manman, Chen Tian Yuzi, and Jos picked up the silver cores, all lifting them high over their heads for another photo session by the designer technician.
The award ceremony lasted an hour before it barely concluded, and Su Jie and the others returned to the small conference room in the library.
The group, holding the cores of energy creatures, were extremely excited.
Absorbing the energy creature meant a consistent stream of resources necessary for their cultivation—a real cheat in training.
Beyond that, the energy creatures could change their forms at the will of their host because they were essentially highly concentrated energy masses, naturally malleable.
"Gently awaken your sleeping spirit..."
Jos' ringtone sounded.
He opened the virtual panel. It was indeed, Li Ziming calling.
Jos didn't make excuses and arranged a time and place to sell the energy core to him, in exchange for various cultivation resources suitable for his current stage.
"Jos, are you really going to sell the energy core?" Chen Tian Yuzi asked, "This is something very precious and hard to come by." The full series lives on My Virtual Library Empire (M|V|L0EMPYR).
"I have no choice; after all, I promised him. If he hadn't held off the two in the Stable Realm, we wouldn't have had a chance to win, and he deserves it," Jos said, shrugging nonchalantly. He was quite calm about parting with an energy creature.
"Also, being in the External Courtyard, having an energy creature might attract unwanted attention."
"Ming Lun's rules are inviolable, but it takes only one crazed person seeking trouble, and I certainly don't wish to die young," Jos half-joked, making Su Jie and the others laugh.
Indeed.
For Jos, having an energy creature was more trouble than it was worth; it might be best to sell it.
While Zhang Manman is backed by the Zhang Group, claiming to be independently successful, everyone tends to acquiesce to her; Chen Tian Yuzi's family wealth is undisclosed, but judging by her usual demeanor, she isn't likely poor.