Urban God-level Youth

Around seven-thirty, the circular tournament ground was already filled with people, all seated in their designated areas.

Qin Hao glanced briefly; there were too many top experts and old monsters present, the number of Supreme Realm experts was simply uncountable.

Almost all forces and experts from the Hidden Dragon Continent were gathered here.

By eight o'clock, the entire arena quieted down, and at the central position of the tournament ground, there was a raised platform, where some individuals were seated. These people were the deans of the five great academies, Sect Leaders, and Family Heads of several top forces from the Central Continent.

It is also these individuals who possess the means to open the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm. Only by combining their efforts could the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm be opened.

At this moment, the dean of the Ancient God Academy stood up and said, "The Millennium Young Heroes Grand Tournament is about to begin, all contestants please proceed to the center of the tournament ground."

The tournament ground spans dozens of miles, with space sufficient to accommodate a million contestants.

Qin Hao, Lan Manshuang, and Nangong Yuya arrived at the central position of the tournament ground.

The dean of the Ancient God Academy was an elderly man with white hair and beard. He stood on the platform, looking at all the contestants below: "You all are the heroes of the Hidden Dragon Continent, coming from various places, and standing here is a testament to your true strength. Next is the first round of the grand competition."

He paused, then continued: "All contestants will be teleported into a closed pocket world. This secret realm is vast, populated with numerous mystical creatures. You can earn points by slaying these creatures, or you can seize points from other contestants. The trial in the secret realm lasts two months, with no rules. Being killed results in elimination from the secret realm and loss of qualification to advance. Ultimately, the top ten thousand contestants in the point rankings will advance."

Upon hearing this, everyone took a deep breath, quietly awaiting the teleportation into the small world secret realm.

Qin Hao stood there quietly listening, when suddenly a figure approached him.

"Xianyun?" Qin Hao was momentarily stunned upon seeing her, then smiled.

Wei Xianyun chuckled, "When we get teleported, let's stick together and not separate."

Qin Hao nodded, Lan Manshuang and Nangong Yuya were curious, looking at Wei Xianyun, then at Qin Hao: "Mr. Qin, who is she?"

Qin Hao replied, "Her name is Wei Xianyun, princess of the David Dynasty from the West Continent, and my dao companion."

Upon hearing this, Lan Manshuang and Nangong Yuya were slightly shocked. Dao companion? Princess of the David Dynasty from the West Continent?

The two women were somewhat surprised, with an inexplicable feeling rising in their hearts.

Qin Hao introduced, "This is Lan Manshuang from the Yunv Sect of the Southern Continent, and this is Nangong Yuya, the princess of the Heavenly Phoenix Dynasty from the Southern Continent."

Wei Xianyun smiled, greeting the two, who responded with smiles of their own.

At this moment, the voice of the Ancient God Academy's dean resurfaced.

"Teleportation begins now; everyone's divine sense must not resist."

In the secret realm, participants can form alliances, and there are no restrictions as long as the point rankings are within the top ten thousand.

Qin Hao and the others relaxed their minds, soon feeling a gentle force envelop them. Lights flashed within the tournament ground before everyone vanished from the scene.

Upon nearing the secret realm, Qin Hao and the others felt themselves land on the ground, opening their eyes to see an endless stretch of mountains, ancient trees lush and verdant, with abundant foliage.

"Is this the inside of the secret realm?" Qin Hao looked at the endless mountains, speaking in a calm tone.

This selection competition mirrored the selection back when he entered the Heaven and Earth Academy, perhaps intended for participants to adapt, proving useful now.

Point calculation is straightforward; whoever ultimately slays the mystical creature claims its points.

It's possible to earn points on behalf of others, but few opt for this, as those capable of entering here are top heroes. Offering points to others would surely put you behind, unless your strength is considerable enough to confidently slay two or more creatures while others slay one.

Upon entering, Qin Hao and the others received a jade bracelet on their wrist, which records everyone's points, allowing them to view the point rankings for better understanding of their standings.

Qin Hao and company looked at the rankings, finding everyone at zero points.

"Let's go, two months is quite a test of endurance." Qin Hao urged, flying into the mountains, with no figures visible around, indicating the vastness of the secret realm.

Qin Hao and the others continued flying deeper into the mountains, encountering mystical creatures shortly thereafter.

The creatures on the outskirts were at the Transcendent Realm and Mahayana Realm, surprising Qin Hao and the others. If the outskirts held creatures of such caliber, how formidable would those further in be?

Qin Hao flew for some time with no plans to stop.

Wei Xianyun couldn't suppress her curiosity and asked, "Qin Hao, where are you headed?"

Qin Hao's mouth curved into a grin, revealing a hint of a smile: "Looking for a celestial paradise to cultivate, two months is sufficient for a period of cultivation, especially with the supremely pure and dense spiritual energy here."

"Cultivate? Aren't we supposed to be slaying creatures?" Wei Xianyun looked at him in puzzlement.

If we don't slay creatures, how will we advance?

Lan Manshuang and Nangong Yuya were also somewhat confused, unable to comprehend Qin Hao's intent.

They flew for four to five hours, reaching the depths of the mountains, encountering mystical birds attempting to attack the four, but were easily dispatched.

Qin Hao also discerned the point values of these creatures: Early-stage Transcendent Realm creatures grant 100 points, mid-stage 200 points, later-stage 400 points.

Early Mahayana Realm creatures grant 1000 points, mid-stage 2000 points, later-stage 4000 points, Early-stage Void-breaking Realm is 10000 points, mid-stage 20000 points, later-stage is 40000 points.

The rankings on the point board changed drastically.

The first spot belonged to someone named Emperor, with 100,000 points, a disciple from the Sky Cloud Sect of the Central Continent.

Second place Bai Lingjia, with 90,000 points, Xingyue Palace disciple from the Central Continent.

Third place Gui Yi, with 90,000 points, Guiyuan Pavilion disciple from the Central Continent.

Fourth place Gu Zhan, with 89,000 points, Ancient God Academy disciple from the Central Continent.

Fifth place Ning Huang, with 88,000 points, disciple from the North Continent Academy.

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Tenth place Kang Feng, with 83,000 points, from Southern Continent Academy, disciple of the Sun and Moon Holy Sect.

Among the top ten, heroes from the Central Continent dominated over half the spots.

Observers outside were astonished by the point board, while the dean of the Ancient God Academy maintained a calm demeanor, his eyes filled with pride, for among the top ten there were three disciples from the Ancient God Academy, who did not belong to any top force but were nurtured by the academy itself.

Hou Changfeng's eyes flickered with confusion, not seeing Qin Hao's name; logically, with his combat prowess, he should be within the top dozens.

He scanned through the top thousand rankings but failed to find Qin Hao's name. What's the kid doing?