Being an otaku in the world of American comics

#917 - Come

Stronghold World ~ Village Center, Library Tower. At this moment, the group preparing to embark on the next journey through the heavens had gathered once again.

The top floor of the tower was filled with all kinds of carefully prepared delicacies and wines, but at this moment, the only ones qualified to come up were still Liang Yue and his ten-odd Kun Dao women who possessed villager status...

In addition, people like Bao Yun, Zhi Chong, Adam, Lilith, etc., although they also obtained villager status for various reasons, were also sensible enough not to come up and disturb at this time.

At this moment, they were leading a group of disciples, gathering in the library tower and various parts of the village, lighting stoves, cracking melon seeds, drinking wine, and quietly waiting for the passage of time.

"...So, this so-called selection competition is very dangerous?"

During the banquet, the women, who had just learned from Liang Yue about the special nature of this upcoming journey through the heavens, were immediately shocked into forgetting their conversation, and the originally relaxed and harmonious atmosphere around them disappeared, as they all looked at him.

Elizabeth also widened her eyes at this moment, and couldn't help but ask him.

"Dangerous~ It's definitely dangerous. After all, most of the participants in this selection competition should have some background, which, although may not be exactly the same as my situation,

But it's probably not too different. The only difference might be in individual circumstances."

As he spoke, Liang Yue shrugged his shoulders indifferently, smiled, picked up the mead in front of him and took a sip, and after looking around at the women, he continued, "But according to my mom's side,

This selection competition doesn't seem to be some kind of no-holds-barred free-for-all. There are still certain rules and methods that can be used. Below the immortal level is one grade, and above the immortal level seems to be divided into several grades.

She didn't say any more specific information, but based on my current strength, I should have a bit of an advantage."

After hearing Liang Yue's words, the serious expressions on the women's faces eased slightly, but then they all showed concerned expressions.

"That's still very dangerous!"

Bai Hezi pursed her lips at this moment and said in a low voice.

"Do we need to make any preparations?"

Alwen frowned and looked at him and asked.

"What else? Besides this grading standard based on immortals as the dividing line, is there any other information?"

Betty, on the other hand, seemed a little at a loss, and continued to ask.

"That's right, shouldn't there usually be some competition system, process, and rules for this kind of thing?"

"That's not clear yet. My mom's side didn't say much either, but looking at her calm appearance, she should have a lot of confidence in me.

As for the specific rules, for now, we can only take it one step at a time. As for you, I guess~ you probably won't have a chance to play."

Looking at the concerned and slightly nervous looks on everyone's faces in front of him, Liang Yue waved his hand gently and smiled.

"But~"

Hinata crossed her arms in front of her chest at this moment, looking like she wanted to say something but hesitated, and Nana, Xiao Zhao, and others beside her also seemed to have a lot to say, but they were still a little unable to react for a while.

Of course, not everyone lacked confidence in him. At least senior Yako and Nanzato Kaori seemed a little calmer at this time, with fighting spirit hidden in their eyes.

"There's nothing 'but' about it. This matter did come a little suddenly, but for me, it's not a disaster. Instead, it's a test of my cultivation path during this period. Just treat it with a normal heart."

Liang Yue patted Hinata's hand at this time and said.

"Then, will people die in this kind of competition?"

On the other side, Saya Takagi frowned slightly and asked him.

"Death, it should be unavoidable, right? After all, this is not a simple sparring match. Those who planned this big event behind the scenes are definitely not here to watch children play house.

However, I still have some confidence in myself. I don't dare to say anything else, but at least within the same level~ there shouldn't be any opponents."

"Don't be careless!"

"Yes, you must be cautious at all times. Since the participants are all like you, people with extraordinary opportunities, then they certainly won't be too bad."

"It's a pity that we don't even know the rules of the competition now, so we can't prepare countermeasures sooner."

"Really no other information?"

"That's right, besides the grouping boundaries, did Grandma say anything else?"

Soon, as Liang Yue occasionally told jokes, time passed little by little.

The night, which had already darkened, had quietly reached the point where the moon was in the middle of the sky. The moonlight today seemed particularly bright, and silver light filled the earth.

As the warm wind blew, the tipsy feeling lingering on everyone's faces was slowly dissipating.

Then~ under the tense anticipation and waiting of the women, the time limit for the new round of journey through the heavens finally arrived!

"Ding~! The eighth journey through the heavens has arrived. Due to special reasons, this journey will be linked to a selection competition that runs through the myriad worlds of the heavens.

Compared to previous journeys, this trip to another world may have a certain degree of increase in difficulty. At that time, the system will also be based on the overall level and the general environment of this journey.

The mission rewards will be increased and compensated accordingly. Host, do you want to immediately choose to enter this journey link?"

"Enter~"

Soon, as his voice fell, under the gaze of the women, Liang Yue instantly turned into a ray of light and disappeared from his seat!

Immediately afterwards, almost at the same time, in an underground chamber with a slightly gloomy tone, but lit with many candles.

A white-haired girl who looked about eight or nine years old, cute but thin, was standing in the center of the underground chamber, facing the magic circle drawn on the ground with blood, chanting softly.

"Fill, fill, fill, fill, fill~!"

"Again and again, the second is five~"

"However, the time of filling is the time of abandonment~"

"Declare~!"

"Your body listens to my orders, my life is with your sword~"

......

A moment later, accompanied by the increasingly high-pitched chanting, a bright blue magical power surged around the girl, and the magic circle in front of her rose with a blood-colored light.

A broken object within the magic circle seemed to react with the surrounding magic patterns and formations during this process, and was instantly guided by the magic power, beginning to emit a strange aura.

"Swish~ Swish~!"

Then, just at this moment, just as the magic circle in front of her flashed to its peak, two purple marks suddenly appeared out of thin air, one in front and one behind, almost simultaneously slashing on the magic circle.

Interrupting the entire magic formation with an × sign.

Immediately afterwards, accompanied by a burst of boiling purple-gold flames, the originally shining blood-colored magic circle was instantly covered by this light full of vitality.

The magic symbols precisely outlined with blood were burned away in an instant by this magnificent flame.

The white-haired girl in front of the magic circle was shocked when she saw this scene, and subconsciously took two steps back, her small mouth slightly open, with a face full of astonishment and disbelief.

In the next moment, the center of the magic circle where the flames were rising suddenly flashed with brilliance, and a figure instantly appeared there.

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