Sealed Divine Throne II: Twin Sons of Dragon
Chapter 265 - 131: Is Long Dangdang Going to Confess?_2

Chapter 265: Chapter 131: Is Long Dangdang Going to Confess?_2

In the end, the top ten competitors from the six groups’ total scores made it to the final round. The top eight would continue to the quarterfinals, semi-finals, and finals to determine the final rankings. The ninth and tenth place were ranked directly based on their group competition scores, without having to compete further.

The final ten contestants would choose their teammates in order of their rank. Each round, every person could select one teammate. As long as there were no repeated professions, different groups could merge. But the precondition was that both parties agreed. Only those in the top ten had the right to propose a merge.

"Big bro, should we see what’s up for auction and get some more gear? How much money do we have now?" Long Kongkong, who had been in high spirits since successfully making it through the fourth round and becoming a probationary member of the demon hunting team, was feeling quite smug. Having just completed a night of cultivation, he draped an arm around Long Dangdang’s shoulders, grinning from ear to ear.

Long Dangdang replied, "Including what grandpa and grandma gave us, and what mom and dad gave us, we have about five thousand gold coins in total."

Long Kongkong asked, "Didn’t they say there were rewards for making it into the preliminary round of the demon hunting team? Cousin Menglu, how much is the reward?"

Ling Menglu replied, "Every person will get approximately a thousand gold coins. If you’re thinking of buying equipment, I can ask dad to see if there’s an auction at the big auction house. But five thousand gold coins really is a bit less. Even with the rewards, it probably won’t be enough to buy even one piece of Spirit Demon Level Equipment. Lower level equipment isn’t very beneficial."

Long Dangdang asked, "Being reserve Sacred Legates like we are now, can we borrow from the Temple? Or can we apply for equipment directly from the Temple?"

Ling Menglu shook her head, "That’s unlikely. For the Knights Temple, one can only apply to test for Mithril Cathedra knight after they reach the 7th Rank. That’s how they get their Mithril Cathedra armor, which is legendary class equipment. There’s also the 8th Rank Adamantine Cathedra battle armor. The Temple does have other equipment, but generally there’s only one way to get it, through merit. Either military or demon hunting team merit could be exchanged for equipment. But we don’t have any merit right now. So, it’s not going to work. As for borrowing, that’s even more unlikely. There are some issues between the 6 Great Sacred Temples and the government office, so the Temples actually aren’t that wealthy. We’ll have to figure it out ourselves."

Long Dangdang nodded. Ever since he got the Inaugural Silver Waves Magic longsword, he really understood the significance of powerful equipment. Without this top Spirit Demon Level longsword, how could he have used the Sacred Sword multiple times? Not to mention, Inaugural Silver Waves Magic could also be used as a magic staff, massively increasing his combat strength. But besides this sword, he didn’t have any impressive equipment. Long Kongkong only had a Rising Spiritual Power Shield that was somewhat acceptable, but it was mainly for support. Even for defense, it wasn’t that effective.

Ling Menglu continued, "For all professionists, getting equipment through your own efforts is part of the test. No one can help. Even as reserve Sacred Legates like us, the Temple won’t give us much assistance. Only after we reach the 7th Rank will we get some preferential treatment. For example, your chances of being a Mithril Cathedra knight could be higher than those at the same rank. So, let’s wait until we form our demon hunting team and then try to earn more merit. Dangdang, what kind of equipment are you thinking of? Is there anything you specifically need? If there is, we can pool our money and try to get it for you."

Long Dangdang shook his head, "I don’t have any specific goals. So, let’s see about that later."

Ling Menglu nodded, turning to Long Kongkong, "Kongkong, we’ll be drawing lots tomorrow. Which group do you hope to land in?"

Long Kongkong said with a broad smile, "Of course it’d be best to be in your group. That way, I could give you some points for free. You can also come down hard on your group members so that they’re weakened by the time they encounter me."

While he was a bit smug about making it into the demon hunting team, he wasn’t so conceited that he didn’t understand his own situation. His three consecutive wins in the elimination rounds were mostly because his opponents didn’t understand him. The young knights from Main Temple Academy didn’t know that he was only at 4th Rank and were intimidated by his Spirit Furnaces Fusion method. They typically started with a probe, which gave him an opportunity. The longer the Holy Diversion Devouring lasted, the more the opponent’s Spiritual Power was depleted, and he would actually become stronger. So, those who were only one rank higher than him didn’t pose a significant threat.

But in the next round, the situation would be completely different facing the students from Spirit Furnace Academy. The fact that he was only 4th Rank would inevitably be revealed. If others launched a full-force attack from the start, it would be hard for him to defend.

A total of 44 out of the 60 students who advanced to the next round came from the Spirit Furnace Academy. After all, the Spirit Furnace Academy was stronger. Quite a few students from Main Temple Academy who made the demon hunting team were actually 6th Rank powerful experts. Within the 5th Rank confrontations, they didn’t really stand a chance against the students from Spirit Furnace Academy.

The gap between the students became fully realized after the preliminary round, despite the age difference. If everyone was around the same age, perhaps all those advancing would be students from Spirit Furnace Academy.

"I wish your dream comes true." Ling Menglu said with a smile.

Long Kongkong suddenly asked out of curiosity, "Cousin, I think your chances of being first is very likely, but whether my brother can get second is unsure. If you make first place, during the team selection, would you first choose me or my brother?"

Ling Menglu glanced at Long Dangdang, and replied, "Who do you think I should choose first?"

Long Kongkong answered without hesitation, "Of course you should choose my brother first! My brother is genuinely powerful. I’m sure people will have seen that during the round-robin competition. If I reveal my 4th Rank level, I doubt anyone will choose me. You could just pick me in the second round."

Ling Menglu said, "The best-case scenario would be if I came in first, and your brother came in second. That way, after I select you, your brother can apply to merge with me, and our team formation will be complete. If he doesn’t come in second, he might be chosen by a higher seed, but if he also ranks in the top ten, he’ll have immunity from being chosen in the first round. However, if he make use of his immunity, he can’t choose a teammate in the next round; he can only merge with another group. The process might be a bit complicated, but it’s not a big problem. So, the best way is if I choose you in the first round, and then he merges with me. Overall, as long as I come in first, we can basically form our team."

Long Kongkong replied, "Then who do we choose for the other professions? If my brother is the Mage, then we still need a summoner, a warrior, and an assassin. Are any of the people in Zisang Liuying’s group a possibility? They’re all quite powerful."

Ling Menglu said, "That’s something we can only strive for at that moment. But as seed contestants, making it into the top ten shouldn’t be a problem. They would all be exempt from being chosen then but would most likely join Zisang’s group. We should closely observe the following matches and see if there are any other outstanding professionists that we can select."

Long Dangdang said, "Cousin, I wanted to talk with you privately."

Long Kongkong immediately widened his eyes, "What’s going on? What secret stuff do you have that you can’t talk about with me here?"

Long Dangdang retorted, "Should I let you listen in when I’m confessing my feelings to cousin?"