The Seventh Base

After exiting the Virtual World, the atmosphere at the Chloe Star Temple was somewhat heavy.

In the second round, they had only thirteen people left, with more than two hundred ninety killed, leaving only three survivors. Such a grim number cast a shadow over the Chloe Star Temple.

Moreover, there was also a very negative impact among them.

Because the second round involved the hundred selected challengers taking on the previous hundred, the weaker side often faced targeting. As Chloe Star's performance in the first round was clearly the weakest, others would often think Chloe Star Temple's overall strength was weak, leading to further targeting, which made it even more dangerous.

If after the second round, they still only had three people left, then there was entirely nothing to talk about.

In addition, after one round of battle, many from the Chloe Star Temple engaged in self-reflection, believing they hadn't demonstrated their full strength. For many, the Ten Temple Alliance was extremely brutal; half of the people had only one chance to perform, and if they lost, there would be no more opportunities.

Many thought their performance wasn't perfect, but there was already no chance left.

After Xu Mo returned, he entered the Virtual World for cultivation to continue improving himself. His pressure was actually greater than those behind him, as Chloe Star Temple ranked him first, drawing attention from all sides. Compared to those behind, he couldn't afford to lose, or else both he and Chloe Star Temple would become objects of ridicule.

The next day, everyone entered the Temple again, including those who were eliminated yesterday. They could still watch today as they belonged to the Temple's internal Transcendents.

The hundred selected yesterday had already obtained the data of the hundred who were given a bye in the front. Each person had one chance, only once. Because this was the Virtual World, it involved both victory and defeat, life and death; the defeated would die and exit the Virtual World directly, so there was no second chance.

Not only them, but the one hundred being challenged also only had one chance to lose. Of course, they might face multiple challenges, even if you defeated your opponent. But if your performance wasn't strong enough, those behind you would still seek you out.

The first person to enter was Carlo from the headquarters of the Capital Star Temple.

He ranked eleventh on the O'Brian Star's Temple leaderboard, just a step from the top ten; his Combat Power was undoubtedly strong. When he appeared, no one ranked outside the top three in various Temples dared to say they were absolutely safe.

"Chloe Star Temple, Gisman." Carlo chose his opponent, and Gisman's face instantly became extremely grim.

This was a challenge competition to enter the top hundred, so Transcendents from various Temples would choose relatively weak individuals for the challenge. Carlo's first choice being him implied he was regarded as the weakest.

However, no one from various Temples was surprised. After all, the Chloe Star Temple's performance was the weakest in the first round, so if not them, then who?

"Poor Gisman, he might be doomed," many thought to themselves.

The Chloe Star Temple people all looked at Gisman.

"Carlo ranks eleventh in the Capital Star Temple; he's very strong. Gisman, be careful, regardless of the result, winning or losing is normal," Katie said, making Gisman quite satisfied, as she had already given him a way out.

"Victory is assured."

At this moment, a voice rang out, surprising many. They looked at the speaker, unexpectedly it was Xu Mo.

Gisman, who had walked out, also paused, and looked at Xu Mo.

Xu Mo said, "Gisman was carefully observing his opponent in the last round of battle, surely understanding him well to gain an advantage. As one of us ranking eighth in the Temple leaderboard, if he is defeated in the first match, wouldn't he lose face?"

"Victory is assured!" Xu Mo emphasized, and many looked at him with peculiar expressions.

These words weren't originally spoken by Xu Mo; they were said by Gisman as a mockery when Xu Mo asked Elder Cleo if he could leave in the last round. Now, Xu Mo was saying them...

"Of course," Gisman glared at Xu Mo and said through gritted teeth, then walked out with his air at it. Being pushed by Xu Mo like this left him no retreat; if he lost, he'd be disgraced.

Cleo glanced at Xu Mo beside him, this youngster...

Xu Mo acted like nothing ever happened, thinking, the hole Gisman dug for himself was none of his business.

Winning was normal, but if he lost, well...

"Gisman is still one of us," nearby, Augustus said quietly.

"Yes, that's why I think he'll win," Xu Mo responded.

Augustus: "..."

Seems true enough.

"How did you pass the ninth Virtual Trial Ground?" Augustus asked curiously. He had tried many times but couldn't get through the ninth Trial Ground. In the end, he accepted this fact, knowing his strength wasn't enough to pass it.

This was also why, when Cleo mentioned Xu Mo had passed the ninth Virtual Trial Ground, Augustus turned around and left. He knew the difficulty of that Virtual Trial Ground.

"A bit of luck, figuring out certain patterns, then delivering a killing blow," Xu Mo responded, "Besides, after many attempts, I found some patterns. Relying solely on my combat power, I certainly wouldn't pass like you."

Augustus ranked first on the leaderboard, supposedly the one who should be most annoyed with him; after all, the spotlight was on him, but till now, he hasn't shown any malice.