When 'God' Decides To Start Over
Chapter 36: Gate of the Mad Ball

Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Gate of the Mad Ball

Qin Shi wasn’t slow to react; she was genuinely shocked.

She had never seen anyone able to manipulate E-level magic equipment to such a degree. Even among the top ten Magic Armor Masters, aside from God, it was hard to say if anyone could achieve such feats.

Especially that magical, almost theatrical Demon Light Ball; it left her feeling incredible. It was the first time she realized the Demon Light Ball could be used in this way, a technique even God had never shown.

Clearly, the opponent was merely an E-level magic equipment manipulator, yet somehow she felt there was no need to worry about him.

Qin Shi now understood why the giant magical creature suddenly released her from its grip earlier; it must have been hit by the Magic Armor Master’s Demon Light Ball.

Seizing the moment when the giant magical creature was injured, Qin Shi launched a frenzied attack, managing to smash the remaining two eyes of that creature.

With continuous attacks, the giant magical creature’s wrecked head was completely shattered, and its massive body collapsed with a thunderous crash, causing the earth to tremble.

Having dispatched the giant magical creature, Qin Shi searched for the Magic Armor Master from earlier but found no trace of him.

"Who exactly is that Magic Armor Master? Does the Southern Cross Federation have such a Magic Armor Master?" Qin Shi was full of questions.

While Qin Shi fought with the giant magical creature, Li Xiu had already gone far in the direction Qin Shi had come from.

Fighting magical creatures is the mission of a Magic Armor Master, and Li Xiu didn’t want to see a Magic Armor Master capable of manipulating S-level magic equipment get killed, which is why he lent a hand.

Unexpectedly, the other was so slow to react, standing there stunned for so long without returning to the battle.

"This set of magic equipment is too lousy; I need to find a decent set somehow." Li Xiu thought to himself.

Now Li Xiu felt the trials were indeed useful; those two hits with the Demon Light Ball were based on the principles of a curveball and a butterfly ball from baseball.

However, to be able to play like Li Xiu, there is likely no one else in the world.

"You are indeed a very strong Magic Armor Master," said Ah Fei, who had witnessed the entire battle, suddenly speaking to Li Xiu walking beside him.

"Thanks for the compliment," Li Xiu smiled.

"Now I’m relieved; that God is definitely not as strong as you. Once you have a higher-grade magic equipment, it should be easy to kill him," Ah Fei continued.

"Well, that’s hard to say for sure," Li Xiu smiled wryly in his heart.

Tyrone City was quite prosperous, and when Li Xiu saw the words "Tyrone City," he frowned.

Of course, he knew what kind of place Tyrone City was, and precisely because he knew, he understood that the current situation was quite unfavorable.

The relationship between the Southern Cross Federation and his location, Space City, was severely strained, with multiple small-scale armed conflicts breaking out.

Due to geographical reasons, Tyrone City and Space City hadn’t directly clashed, but as one of the main cities of the Southern Cross Federation, Tyrone City had closed its air routes with Space City as well. The possibility of flying back to Space City was out, leaving only land or sea routes.

Sea magical creatures frequently appeared, increasing the risks; unless necessary, Li Xiu didn’t want to take the sea route.

Traveling by land, he wasn’t sure how long it would take to reach Space City. Large swaths of uninhabited area lay ahead, with countless magical creatures possibly lurking within, making it likely unsafe.

"Better figure out some way to get a decent set of magic equipment first," Li Xiu had never been troubled about magic equipment his whole life.

Space City is the best location for magic equipment technology, hailed as the Holy Land for Magic Armor Masters. In Space City, Li Xiu could freely choose from the best, top-notch new magic equipment produced by all the top magic armor laboratories.

This was one reason why Li Xiu chose to join Space City back then; it boasted the world’s best magic armor laboratory and the most advanced magic equipment. He could use all kinds of new types of magic equipment for training, having damaged numerous S-level new magic equipment during training, sometimes even directly being controlled to the point of scrapping during extreme tests.

One could say that Li Xiu alone had used up more S-level magic equipment than other Magic Armor Masters might see in a lifetime.

He rummaged through the base and gathered some Demon Cores; although most were E-level and D-level grades, the quantity was considerable. Along with a few Demon Cores knocked off from the Metal Coffin, purchasing an S-level magic equipment might be difficult, but he should be able to easily secure an A-level set.

However, in the Southern Cross Federation, magic equipment is considered a forbidden item; private transactions are not allowed. Li Xiu could not reveal his true identity in the Southern Cross Federation, so figuring out where to purchase magic equipment was another problem.

Arriving in Tyrone City, one can only take it step by step.

Li Xiu and Ah Fei found a small hotel and settled in, planning to first gather some information before making plans.

Upon entering, the hotel owner was engrossed in watching a football match, paying them no mind, only mentioning three hundred bucks a night, requiring them to pay before checking in.

"How many days will this cover?" Li Xiu pulled out a roughly one-carat sapphire and placed it on the counter.

The owner glanced down, noticed it was a sapphire, and immediately his eyes lit up, his coarse fingers pinching the sapphire for a closer look.

In no time, the owner’s face was filled with a smile, "Guest, how long will you be staying?"

"I’ll leave it here as collateral; just let us stay for now and count the days. Get us two rooms and some food," Li Xiu said.

"Alright, I’ll take you to your rooms." The owner was very enthusiastic, welcoming them to the guest room.

The guest room was quite simple; just a set of wooden huts, without even air conditioning. Each room only had a noisy desktop fan with metal blades, which looked very antique.

The rooms also lacked a bathroom; to use the bathroom, one had to go to the courtyard behind, where a public restroom was located.

The only good aspect was that, surprisingly, this rundown hotel had a hot spring pool, allowing Li Xiu to enjoy a relaxing bath.

The Southern Cross Federation was wealthy, but its ordinary citizens were poorer than those elsewhere.

"What’s the owner’s name?" Li Xiu casually asked when the owner came to deliver the food.

"Just call me Old Luo," Old Luo said with a smile, always easy-going with wealthy guests.

"Old Luo, is this popular around here?" Li Xiu pointed to Old Luo’s phone, which was playing a football match, the players seemingly all local.

"It’s popular, very popular. If one can make a name in the league, maybe even catch the eye of the City Lord, who might lead them into that Golden Ball Trial Ground, fame and fortune would follow..." Old Luo spoke passionately, dripping with excitement, as if he already had fame, fortune, and a harem.

In Old Luo’s fantasy, Li Xiu finally understood why football was so prevalent in Tyrone City.

The City Lord of Tyrone controlled a trial ground called the "Gate of the Mad Ball," unlike the Sea Heaven Trial Ground; the Mad Ball Trial Ground was almost entirely developed, with trial projects having been thoroughly understood, minimizing danger. Unless trying suicidal final trials, generally the risks were small.

The trials at the Mad Ball Trial Ground were all football-related, explaining why football was so popular in Tyrone City.

The Tyrone City Lord used the football league to select Trial Takers, helping him earn Demon Cores within the Mad Ball Trial Ground.

Li Xiu originally had no interest in the Mad Ball Trial Ground but was intrigued by something Old Luo said inadvertently.