C114 The World Was Looking Forward To It!

The outside world was left in utter disbelief.

"Is the gap really that huge? First place has over five million points? And it's from the 996 Beginner Village?"

"I truly underestimated the 996 Beginner Village, as well as the might of a Legendary Warrior. I assumed the combined force of the Grierus Alliance's 19 Beginner Villages would easily overpower 996, but the reality of the gap took me by surprise. It's not just one village that has outdone the Grierus Alliance; five Beginner Villages have surpassed them. Legendary Warriors and us ordinary trial challengers are simply not on the same level!"

"The fate of a Beginner Village rests in the hands of a Legendary Warrior. A village without one is like a country without nuclear arms—powerless to assert itself."

"With the most formidable Boss Guangcheng at its helm, the 996 Beginner Village is, without a doubt, the strongest out there. The Grierus Alliance's defeat is no cause for shame."

The Ten Thousand Kingdoms Tournament has opened everyone's eyes to the true power of a Legendary Warrior.

The Grierus Alliance, a coalition of 19 Beginner Villages boasting nearly fifty thousand people, was expected to steamroll over any single village.

With sheer numbers, they hoped to compensate for the quality gap.

Yet, against all expectations, not only did the Grierus Alliance fail to contain the 996 Beginner Village, but they were also overtaken by five other villages.

This revelation of the Legends' strength sent shockwaves through the community. Chen Guo, as the mightiest among them, naturally drew all eyes.

The trial challengers of the 996 Beginner Village were all exceptionally strong, but it was clear that their overwhelming victory over the Grierus Alliance was largely thanks to Chen Guo's intervention.

Moreover, many have started to notice the significant presence of legendary figures from Jutrela in the global rankings.

Previously, while everyone acknowledged the Legends' strength, no one imagined they could stand against tens of thousands alone. Now, after witnessing the Struggle for the Ten Thousand Kingdoms, the formidable nature of the Legends has become undeniable.

As a result, it's time to reassess the collective might of Jutrela's trial challengers.

Many trial challengers who harbored grievances against Jutrela had chosen to lay low for the time being. Despite numerous attempts by countless nations, they had failed to make a dent in Jutrela and had instead incurred substantial losses themselves.

Thus, lying in wait and seizing the right moment to strike emerged as the wisest strategy.

...

Within Beginner Village 926, a crowd gathered around Chen Guo, offering their respect.

"Let's not dwell on it any longer. The issue is resolved, and it wasn't a solo effort. It's the fruit of our collective labor," Chen Guo said with a dismissive wave of his hand, his tone laced with impatience. "We have a long road ahead. This minor success is trivial in the grand scheme of things."

"The more perceptive among you may have sensed it—this is but a game to the gods and devils. We are far from their level, and there's no room for pride."

Chen Guo's mindset was remarkably grounded.

Many people, upon achieving some success, tend to get carried away, basking in self-importance and believing themselves to be unparalleled geniuses, capable of anything.

But Chen Guo's mind remained clear and composed. Even as the so-called foremost person in the world, he was aware of his own limits.

He never saw his fellow Earthlings as dire enemies. In fact, he anticipated that humanity might need to unite against those who manipulate human destiny.

The victories won amidst human conflict brought Chen Guo no joy.

Compared to the true might of gods and devils, Chen Guo's power was akin to that of a slightly more robust ant.

Thus, he consistently kept a level head and exercised caution, never allowing praise to cloud his judgment.

Most trial challengers couldn't grasp the full meaning of Chen Guo's words, finding them enigmatic.

However, elites like Zhou Tao grasped Chen Guo's intent and their admiration for him deepened.

They, too, had felt the gods' and devils' sway over the game, as if they were mere pawns at the mercy of these lofty beings.

Yet, they had never entertained the notion of confronting the gods and devils, nor did they dwell on their existence, for it seemed a distant reality.

Just like a farmer toiling away in the remote mountains, unconcerned with international disputes, Chen Guo remained focused on higher pursuits.

While others were still celebrating their triumph over the Grierus Alliance, Chen Guo's sights were set on the divine beings above. If Chen Guo lacked the strength, such aspirations would be seen as overreaching. But with the power to dominate all beings, it was a vision of grand scale.

"This is what sets you apart, you're a true boss!" Zhou Tao exclaimed. "Boss Guangcheng, our next mission is to locate the Gate of Myriad Realms and elect a village chief! I believe only you are fit to lead our 996 Beginner Village. I wouldn't acknowledge anyone else but you!"

"Absolutely, no one but Boss Guangcheng is cut out to be our village chief!"

"I'll only truly accept it if Boss Guangcheng becomes the village chief of our Beginner Village!"

The crowd's fervent response was unanimous in their call for Chen Guo to take on the role of village chief. It was the people's choice.

In a world fraught with peril, any organization needs a formidable leader. As the strongest individual in Beginner Village and arguably the entire world, Chen Guo was the obvious choice for top leadership, with no one else in a position to challenge.

Even if the system were to appoint another village head, it wouldn't be accepted by the people.

Chen Guo harbored no longing for worldly power. Though he had risen to the position of Sect Master at the Jade Void Temple, he never involved himself in its management.

Apart from Zhou Tao and his old classmate Jiang Yan, Chen Guo barely knew anyone else in the Jade Void Temple.

Yet, the role of village chief for the Beginner Village, a position designated by the system and integral to the main quest, was of undeniable importance. Chen Guo recognized that it likely held significant ties to the future progression of the Whole Heaven Battlefield.

With this realization, Chen Guo was determined to become the village chief.

"I am indeed interested in becoming the village chief of our 996 Beginner Village, but whether I can assume that role hinges on the next task: finding the Gate of Myriad Realms," Chen Guo stated. "As for this mission, I'm completely clueless, and it's possible I won't be the first to discover the gate."

The map beyond the Beginner Village was immense and boundless. Even though it was merely a Little World, a Little World is still a vast universe in its own right.

Chen Guo had his suspicions that the expanse beyond Beginner Village could very well rival the size of his home planet, Blue Star.