Sealed Divine Throne II: Twin Sons of Dragon
Chapter 706 - 352

Chapter 706: 352

Ever since he teamed up to defeat two Adamantine Cathedra knights, and subsequently defeated his teacher, he was absolutely brimming with confidence.

Ling Menglu shook her head, saying, "No, it’s all individual matches. The Great Impartation Contest is about individual strength. So, you have to work hard and not be eliminated too early."

As she spoke, she looked at Long Dangdang, saying, "The rules for the finals have been set. Thirty-six contestants will be randomly divided into four groups of nine through a draw. It will be round-robin within each group. The top two players by points in each group will make it to the top eight. After that, it will be knockout until the champion is determined. One thing is for sure - the champion will be rewarded with a Divine Artifact."

Everybody was relatively calm as she described the rules, but when she mentioned the Divine Artifact, everybody straightened up instantly. A Divine Artifact, that’s a big deal!

Ling Menglu smiled slightly and said, "So, everyone has to work hard!"

This time, even Long Kongkong remained silent. Everybody’s attention was focused on Long Dangdang.

Feeling his teammates’ gazes, Long Dangdang said, "Six of us have made it to the finals of the Great Impartation Contest. This means we have a one in six chance of winning. For the matches at each of the Temples, where you can ease off, do so. Preserve your strength and make sure you’re in good condition. We’ll push hard during the finals. Once the drawing is done and we’ve made it to the finals, we’ll devise tactics then. We need to try to get as many people to the top eight as possible."

He, Long Kongkong, Ling Menglu and Wang Changxin had the best chance of making it to the top eight. Ideally, if four of them made it, that would undoubtedly be the best-case scenario. Of course, this was in an ideal situation. Everyone who made it to the finals was a formidable player and the round-robin format of the group stage eliminated a lot of the luck factor, leaving only the competition of real strength.

Temple Alliance Headquarters, inside the office of a middle-aged 9th Rank.

Three middle-aged men were sitting around a desk, looking at each other. They had been maintaining this silent standoff for quite a while, none of them breaking the silence.

"Dangdang has displayed his five-headed golden dragon in the Magic Temple and has caught their attention," said Zi Tianwu with a sigh.

Na Ye said somewhat helplessly, "These two boys are growing too fast, completely exceeding our original expectations. If they want to leave, I’m afraid we won’t be able to stop them. Moreover, no one can control themselves when their parents are taken. But the Federation can’t just declare total war against the Wraith Kingdom for them at this time. Even if they did, it’s not certain that they’d be able to save their parents. I fear these two boys will truly leave after the Great Impartation Contest."

"Then just do it, I’ll go with them," said Hai Jifeng coldly.

Na Ye glared at him and said irritably, "Is your head all muscle? Would it be useful if you go? Let alone you, even if all three of us went with them, could we save the people from the Wraith Kingdom? Don’t you know why the Great Impartation Contest is taking place?"

Hai Jifeng replied coldly, "Mind your own business about whether my head is full of muscle. I stand with my disciple. His parents were taken. Shouldn’t I as his teacher do something? You can be cowardly if you want, but if I can’t stop them, I’ll go with them. At most, we have a battle. In the end, we would have to fight with the Wraith Kingdom anyway."

Zi Tianwu said, "Enough, stop arguing. The Wraith Kingdom has launched another attack, and three cities have been silently devoured. The Federation has reached its most dangerous moment. We need to unite at this time rather than argue. Stop the useless talk and think of a solution."

Na Ye said with a bitter smile, "I’m at a loss! Even if the Hall Master intervenes, we can’t stop a son from rescuing his parents. How could we keep them locked up? That would ruin their future. If their parents were killed by the Wraith Kingdom, how can we expect them to face it?"

Zi Tianwu asked: "What does your legate say about this?"

Na Ye responded, "Pretty much what I said. Our legate can’t do anything either. The Hall Master’s intention is, if they insist on going and can’t be stopped, then let them go. The two Adamantine Cathedra sets are the biggest support that the Legate can give them. Otherwise, would it have been so easy for them to pass Adamantine Cathedra assessment? If they can save their parents, then they would be the successors of the next generation’s Legate. But if they were to fall prey in there..." Na Ye’s voice trailed off.

Unable to contain herself, Zi Tianwu asked, "Does the legate do nothing at all?"

Na Ye said, "I don’t know the specifics, but they certainly won’t just stand by. However, they definitely won’t send forces to venture deep into the Wraith Kingdom with them. As for the stuff these two boys bought from the Holy City Grand Auction Hall, it’s all obviously prepared for the incursion into the Wraith Kingdom."

Zi Tianwu suggested, "The Great Impartation Contest isn’t over yet, we still have a buffer period. We should get more information about their parents. Has there been any further attempt to contact them from the Wraith Kingdom?"

Na Ye shook his head, "No, there’s been no news since then. But Kongkong’s girlfriend disappeared too. This complicates things even further. I know the boy, even if he appears casual, but once he gets a hold on something, he’s more stubborn than his brother."

Hai Jifeng stood up, turned around and prepared to leave.

Zi Tianwu said in despair, "Hai, where are you going?"

Hai Jifeng didn’t turn back and said, "I’m tired of your fruitless discussions. I’m leaving." Just as he said it, he left.

Na Ye sighed, "He’s like that. He’s definitely made up his mind."

Zi Tianwu said, "Let’s not think too much about it now. Let’s hope they perform well in the Great Impartation Contest. If they could become the champions, and according to the previously agreed rewards, they are bound to get a divine artifact. Once they are in control of the divine artifact, the legate is sure to take their safety more seriously."

Na Ye said, "I’m not worried about that. They will certainly do their best. The Great Impartation Contest should be their chance to really rise."

When Long Dangdang came to the Magic Temple again to draw a lot for the extra contest, he was informed that he no longer needed to do so, because he had already entered the top six in the Magic Temple. Yes, he won without a fight.

The reason was simple. The Magic Temple surveyed the other four contestants besides him who participated in the extra contest. The question was whether they would like to compete against Long Dangdang by lottery draw or to give him a qualifying position first, and then they would decide on the last qualifying spot through two rounds of elimination games.

Four contestants unanimously chose the latter. The reason was simple because, for any of them, including the sixth seed, if Long Dangdang was chosen, they would undoubtedly lose, leaving them no chance at all. Given the situation of Long Dangdang’s fight with Zisang Liuying, he would definitely get a qualifying spot, it’s just a matter of whose spot he would take. Instead of risking being chosen to confront him, it’s better to give him a spot first. The other contestants are of similar strength, and at least they still have a chance for fair competition, an equal opportunity.

So, although Long Dangdang didn’t participate in the extra contest, he somehow got into the final contest and became one of the six contestants from the Magic Temple side. With this, all the members of Demon Hunter Team 19115897 have made it to the final stage of the Great Impartation Contest systematically held at 6 Great Sacred Temples Headquarters. If these thirty-six people are the future of the 6 Sacred Legates, their six members combined, almost account for the entire senior level of one Sacred Legate.