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Chapter 183: Councilman Xu Wei, Devil Worship Society
Below the arena, Su Sheng glared at Lin Moyu.
Why, why wouldn't he let him finish speaking?
"He won! Lin Moyu won!"
"He won just like that? Su Sheng's attacks were ineffective against Lin Moyu?"
"How did Lin Moyu counter Su Sheng's attacks? What exactly were Su Sheng's attacks?"
"A legendary career, Holy Light Mage, still lost to Lin Moyu."
People exclaimed, marveling at Lin Moyu's strength.
At the same time, they didn't understand what Su Sheng's skill actually was.
The skill that had been undefeated since the start of the competition, why did it fail against Lin Moyu?
Su Sheng looked at Lin Moyu for a while.
Finally he said solemnly, "You win this time. Let's have a rematch when we both become high-level career holders. Then I'll show you how strong I really am."
With that, he left without looking back.
Though he lost, his arrogance remained.
Lin Moyu felt this person's mind really had some issues, seeming trapped in his own world.
The match ended and the formation disappeared.
Ning Yiyi jumped onto the arena and hugged Lin Moyu, exclaiming happily, "We won!"
Lin Moyu hugged her back, patting her head.
Winning was a foregone conclusion.
From the start of the competition, Lin Moyu had said the championship would definitely be his.
He had that confidence.
Even after winning the championship, Lin Moyu's mood only fluctuated slightly.
His gaze fell on the prizes floating in the air.
The Shining Junior Skill Scroll would be very useful to him.
Far away in Summer Capital University.
Ning Tairan witnessed this scene, fuming, "Brat, let go of Yiyi."
Bai Yiyuan laughed, "Old Ning, look carefully. It was your granddaughter who hugged Lin Moyu first. If anyone should let go, it's your granddaughter."
Ning Tairan snorted, "Brat, if you dare bully Yiyi, you'll pay for it sooner or later."
Bai Yiyuan slapped his thigh, "Don't worry, my Moyu won't bully anyone."
Bai Yiyuan now kept referring to "my Moyu" affectionately.
Ning Tairan fell silent. The precious granddaughter he had raised with such difficulty had been taken away just like that.
The results for all three groups in the junior arena were quickly determined.
Summer Capital University truly lived up to its name as the Divine Summer Empire's top university.
Even in the world, it was a top-tier institution.
Except for the level 10-19 group champion taken by Zhendun University, the level 20 and 30 group champions both went to Summer Capital University.
The level 20 group champion was won by Lin Moyu's team.
The level 30 group champion was won by Summer Capital University's official team.
Overall, the Divine Summer Empire took all the championships for the three groups below level 40 in the Career Holder Tournament.
This also proved that the Divine Summer Empire was indeed one of the strongest empires in the world.
Those small countries and factions simply couldn't compete with the Divine Summer Empire.
In past Career Holder Tournaments, such things happened from time to time.
Once the Divine Summer Empire even swept all group championships, including the individual competition champions.
So the whole world wasn't surprised by this.
Next came the prize-giving ceremony.
A powerful career holder appeared in mid-air.
He emitted a terrifying aura. Just his naturally emitted aura made it hard to breathe.
"This person must be at least level 80."
"Such a terrifying aura. A top-tier career holder over level 80. Rarely seen usually."
"So amazing. If only I could reach that level."
"Dream on. Focus on your second transition first."
Career holders below level 40 were called junior career holders.
Those between levels 40-69 who had completed second transition were called senior or high-level career holders.
This level of career holders was the mainstream.
Finally, those above level 70 who had completed third transition were called top-tier career holders.
Top-tier career holders above level 70 were rare. There might not even be one among a hundred career holders.
Moreover, after level 70, each level up brought a huge attribute increase.
So they were further divided.
Levels 70-79 were called top-tier career holders.
Levels 80-89 were called apex career holders.
Once reaching level 90, they could be called god-level career holders.
God-level career holders were extremely rare.
Even the powerful Divine Summer Empire didn't have many.
Like a pyramid, the higher the level, the fewer the number.
Such figures were like sharp knives, stabbing into the Abyss demons' hearts, holding up the sky for humanity.
People like Bai Yiyuan, Ning Tairan, and Meng Anwen were all god-level career holders.
They were the pillars of the Divine Summer Empire and all of humanity.
Such figures rarely appeared.
Ordinary people could only see them in records or textbooks.
This apex career holder over level 80 before them was already a high-level figure.
Even Su Sheng had to put away his arrogance when looking at him.
Even with his legendary career, he couldn't guarantee reaching level 80.
It was too difficult to level up in the later stages.
Many legendary career holders struggled after their third transition.
Each step forward required huge sacrifices.
Having an over level 80 career holder give out prizes was already a great honor.
His aura gradually receded. His solemn gaze swept over the three champion teams.
"You are all excellent!"
"Your future is promising!"
Except for Lin Moyu and Ning Yiyi, everyone else looked flattered.
How could they not be happy receiving praise from such a big shot?
Lin Moyu remained calm as usual. He was used to dealing with god-level career holders like Bai Yiyuan and Meng Anwen.
Now an apex career holder was nothing special.
As for Ning Yiyi, her own grandfather was a god-level career holder.
She felt nothing special either.
"My name is Xu Wei, from the empire. You can call me Old Xu. If you need anything in the future, you can come find me. Perhaps I can help."
Xu Wei said softly. With a wave of his hand, the three sets of champion prizes floating in the air flew down.
Lin Moyu felt something was a bit strange.
Saying to find him if needed, was this recruitment?
Ning Yiyi whispered, "That sounds a bit odd."
She felt something was off, but couldn't pinpoint what.
Lin Moyu had the same feeling, sensing something strange.
Some people who heard Xu Wei's name immediately guessed his identity.
Xu Wei, one of the twelve councilmen of the Divine Summer Empire, a true high-level figure who could influence imperial decisions.
"No wonder he looked familiar. So it's Councilman Xu Wei."
"Councilman Xu Wei is one of the empire's twelve councilmen, a true big shot."
"Is he more powerful than the White God?"
"It's different. The White God is a god-level career holder, a pillar of the empire."
Xu Wei was very strong and powerful, with great authority.
But compared to the White God, he was still a bit inferior.
Even so, he was still high above others.
The three champion prizes automatically flew to the three champion teams.
Xu Wei personally handed the prizes to them.
He gave the box of gold coins, mysterious potion and shining skill scroll to Lin Moyu, "Young man, if you have any difficulties, you can come find me."
Before Lin Moyu could answer, Xu Wei said to Ning Yiyi, "Give my regards to Old Ning. I'll visit when I have time."
Ning Yiyi nodded, "Okay."
Duan Gao asked softly, "Yiyi, you know Councilman Xu?"
Ning Yiyi shook her head, "No, I don't."
"Then why..."
Ning Yiyi said, "Maybe he knows me."
Duan Gao was about to ask more, but Miao Yu pulled him back, signaling him not to ask.
They all knew Ning Yiyi came from an extraordinary background. It wasn't impossible for her family elders to know Xu Wei.
After handing out the prizes, Xu Wei announced loudly.
"The team competition for below level 40 is officially over. The individual competition will be held here tomorrow. Participants please prepare."
"I wish all participants good results."
After speaking, Xu Wei flew away.
In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from everyone's sight.
The Divine Summer Empire hadn't held any grand ceremonies since the start of the Career Holder Tournament.
Even the prize-giving was so simple and casual.
If anything, it fit the straightforward style of career holders.
No need for twists and turns, just get straight to the point.
Only strength was real. Everything else was weak.
Lin Moyu looked at the box, potion and scroll before him, reaching out to take the box.
The moment his fingers touched the box, he felt something was off.
It seemed like some aura had entered his body.
He focused and sensed carefully, but found nothing.
Thinking he had imagined it, he didn't pay it any mind.
Lin Moyu put away the box. 50 million gold coins, to be split among everyone later.
1 million each wasn't much to him, but it was a considerable sum for Jiang Taotao and the others.
Duan Gao was already drooling, eager for the money to be distributed.
Lin Moyu then took the mysterious potion, using Detection.
[Junior Mysterious Potion: Permanently +200 to all attributes. Only effective on first use.]
A permanent +200 to all attributes. Though 200 wasn't much in the late game, just a drop in the bucket,
It was a very good boost in the early stages, comparable to a gold equipment.
Junior mysterious potions were priceless, impossible to buy even with money.
Someone once offered 100 million gold coins to buy one, but couldn't get it.
The only drawback was it could only be used once.
To permanently increase attributes again, one would need to use intermediate or advanced mysterious potions in the future.
Lin Moyu tossed the potion to Ning Yiyi, "Drink it."
He put away the shining skill scroll at the same time.
In the White God's courtyard.
When Lin Moyu touched the box, Meng Anwen spoke, "The fish has taken the bait."
Bai Yiyuan raised an eyebrow, "Who is it?"
Meng Anwen said solemnly, "Xu Wei. Though I can't be certain yet, it's 80-90% likely. I'll watch a bit more and confirm soon."
Ning Tairan said softly, "It's actually him... Look carefully, don't make a mistake."
"If it really is him, this is big. I didn't expect the Devil Worship Society to have infiltrated to this extent."