Bigshots and Bonds

In the monitoring room, eight men were chatting with each other. From their looks, it could be seen that they held high positions. There were quite a number of monitors in front of them, and they were focused on the monitor displaying the auditorium. From their voices, it could be discerned that they were discussing the trial participants.

One man was wearing a blue robe with a height of 6.2 feet. At first glance, he looked quite domineering. He was Deputy Hall Master Chen Su of the Domineering Soul Force Club and also a half-step Silver Rank Soul Warrior.

Another man was wearing a grey alchemist robe. The grey color indicated that he was a deputy hall master, with three stars on the right side of the chest denoting his rank as a Rank 3 Alchemist. His name was Nalan Ji from the Alchemist Association in Shanghai City.

The third man was fat, with a height of 5.7 feet, and wearing a luxurious bronze-colored robe. He was the deputy hall master of the Treasure Pavilion Shanghai Branch, named Qin Hai. The Treasure Pavilion was responsible for collecting various fighting techniques, soul refinement techniques, cultivation methods, movement techniques, weapons, and other treasures.

The three bigshots from the three behemoths were present to observe the geniuses of Shanghai City, as they were recruiting talent. On the other side, an elderly figure named Su Qinming, an elder of the royal family of the Dragon Country, stood as a Soul Warrior with a primary level of Silver Rank.

The influence of the three behemoths was quite huge. So, the royal family as well as the millitary division also sent their own representatives. Although the royal family and military division couldn't compare with the three associations, they held significant influence in the Dragon Country.

Also present was a burly man in a green uniform, Deputy Commander Luo San of the Shanghai Fortress City Military Division. The military division, being a part of the Dragon Country, operated independently from direct interference by the royal family.

"I have heard that Chen Ming is the genius of Shang High School," an older man with sword eyebrows pondered. He is the elder sent by the Tianhu college.

Tianhu college is famous for its swordsmanship. It is even rumored that the dean of the Tianhu college had mastered the legendary sword intent.

Hearing this, Su Qin, an elder of Chusang college, responded, "There is also a student named Xiao Rou from Silong College. She already has an affinity for the ice attribute."

Chusang college is different from normal colleges, and what differentiates it from others is that they mainly focus on body cultivation in the era of soul force. This college is also known for its physical power.

Rou Lin, representing Fengyin college, looked towards the three people seated in the middle, "I do not know what the three deputy hall masters think about Hun Tian. I have also heard that he is also a peerless genius from Shang High School."

Chen Su coldly said, "Let's see first. There might be some genius this time."

"Nalan Ji," Qin Hai looked towards an old man, "I have heard that the daughter of the Alchemist Association Shanghai City Branch Hall Master is also participating in this trial. I do not know what the Hall Master is planning this time to send his own daughter."

Su Qinming squinted his eyes, "Doesn't the Hall Master want his daughter to be an alchemist like him?"

"The girl is here only for experience," Nalan Ji glared towards Qin Hai, "then she will join the Alchemist Association later."

"Oh... that's the reason," Su Qinming tried to ease the tension between them, "I don't know what the soul force level of this girl is to send her personally in the trial."

"Around 7.2," Nalan Ji replied helplessly.

In the meantime, on the auditorium, everybody was given an individual bracelet with two functions: to track participants' locations and to record points, making a ranking according to those points.

Hun Tian looked at the bracelet, clicked on it, and a virtual projection appeared before his eyes:

Name - Hun Tian

Age - 18

School - Shang High School

Team Number: None

Team Points - 0

Ranking List: Unavailable now

Team Members: None

Time Remaining: 54 hours

"Do you want to form a team," Hun Tian was checking his information when a sound reached his ear, "We have to form a team of three according to the rules."

"Lin Xuner," Hun Tian turned around and then thought for a moment, "Okay." Initially, Hun Tian didn't interact with other students, and he didn't trust anyone.

"Have you thought about the third member," Hun Tian pondered for a moment, "Do you have anyone in your mind?"

"Why don't we ask Chen Ming," Xuner thought for a moment, "He is also from our school. I have heard that you both were in Section A, so you should have friendship with him."

"I don't have," Hun Tian nodded his head in disagreement.

"You both are introverts," Xuner put her hand on her waist and pouted, "Okay, I will ask." Then the two walked towards Chen Ming.

"Hey, Chen Ming," Xuner's voice cut through the air, catching him off guard, "Will you form a team with us?" Chen Ming turned to see Xuner, the apprentice alchemist and the renowned school flower. Standing next to her was Hun Tian, another exceptional peerless genius.

Surprised by the unexpected offer, Chen Ming hesitated for a moment before responding, "Okay," he agreed with a nod, "let's form a team."