CHAPTER 516: CHAPTER 388: RATHER THAN IMPROVING ONESELF, IT’S BETTER TO SET UP AN OPPONENT!_2

The dream realm was incredibly vivid, and any Spiritual Beast or Spirit Master caught within it would subconsciously forget everything prior, making it easy for Chen Mo to get trapped in the illusion.

"That’s a formidable opponent. I wonder if Lilith can counter the Mengdie Dojo. It seems I need to prepare an entry that grants immunity to dreams..."

Ranked second on the list was a Spirit Master from Ancient Egypt known as "Ra", who was the current Pharaoh of Spirit Realm’s Nubia, rumored to possess power rivaling the gods.

He at least had three Totem-level Spiritual Beasts: the Golden Sun Bird, the Sky Dragon, and the Holy Scarab.

Compared to "Bing Lan", he was much more flamboyant.

In the three matches, he showcased three different Totem-level Spirit Beasts, each defeating their opponents with an unrivaled demeanor.

From the battle videos, it was clear that this Pharaoh was extremely confident, not fearing anyone’s targeting.

The third rank belonged to the legendary Mechanic from the Star Flag Country, originating from an ancient ruin on the West Continent. Apart from the Mechanical Ancient Dragon, he likely had other Totem-level Spiritual Beasts.

Seeing all the contestants’ information, the two looked serious.

Among the top 64, the first 20 were all of Totem-level existence.

Because this World Championship required Spirit Masters to compete, some major factions in the Spirit Realm found "agents" for their Totems, signed temporary contracts with them, and then sent them to compete.

"Why does this oddly feel like a Holy Grail War?"

Chen Mo couldn’t help but think, ranked 12th, with a very vague introduction that glossed over his Totem Combat Power.

Chen Meng was ranked 11th, even higher than him.

"Jee!? (Who ranked this!? Our ranking is way too low!? The Ice Emperor is not inferior to any beast!)"

Bing Lan was a bit dissatisfied; in the King’s Tournament, with Xiao Jiu, Lilith, and Xinghai all being champions, they demonstrated power rivaling Totem Spirits.

Five Elemental Kings, only ranked 12th!?

It’s unreasonable! Way too unreasonable!

"A lower rank is better; being too high makes it easy to be targeted. I bet the top ten on this list are already being studied intensely by others."

Chen Mo preferred staying low-key, maturing slyly, and this ranking suited him just fine.

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Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, three days had passed.

This week’s entry went to Xiao Jiu.

The refreshed entry was—

[Full Firepower] (Purple)

Entry Effect: The power of fire-type techniques released is greatly enhanced, with speed and strength doubling for a short period (12-hour cooldown).

Xiao Jiu tested it, and the [Greatly Enhanced] could double the power of a fire-type move, elevating its combat strength to a new level.

Now, even Xiao Jiu didn’t know how powerful it had become.

July 12th.

The last round of preliminaries concluded, and the 64 contestants advancing to the finals started drawing lots.

"Jiu Bao, use the Wish Technique!"

Before drawing lots, Chen Mo planned to "cheat" reasonably by having Xiao Jiu use the Wish Technique.

"Ooh~ (In the upcoming draw, Chen Mo and Chen Meng will face relatively weak opponents~)"

The Six-tailed White Fox clasped its paws together and began to unleash miracles.

Previously, when it used the Wish Technique, it had to add an "I wish", hoping the miracle would happen.

But now, with some of the Power of Wishing transformed into Miracle Power, it directly creates miracles through sheer will.

As the dazzling golden Miracle Power shone, miracles manifested, ensuring that in the coming draw, Chen Mo and Chen Meng would encounter easier opponents.

"Haang~ Haang?" (Chen Mo, can Jiu arrange for the two strongest opponents to face each other?)

At that moment, Tuantuan suddenly shyly suggested.

"Eh...it actually sounds feasible!"

Chen Mo was taken aback, then realized it was very feasible.

Instead of improving oneself, why not "arrange" the opponents!

"Tuantuan, you’re truly something!"

Chen Mo praised.

"Haang!"

Hearing Chen Mo’s compliment, Tuantuan’s face turned slightly red.

It was clearly a compliment, but why did it feel so odd?

"Jiu Bao, let’s arrange for the Pharaoh and the legendary Mechanic from the Star Flag Country to meet in the first round, pitting the second and third on the list against each other."

Currently representing Dongxia, "Bing Lan" was considered one of their own, so he’d refrain from "arranging" her.

Having said that, Chen Mo felt a curious sense of manipulating the competition from behind the scenes.

This feeling...was quite exhilarating.

"Ooh~"

Xiao Jiu nodded.

After equipping the [Miracle White Fox] entry, its Wish Technique could influence Totem-level existences and alter a draw result without issue.

Golden Miracle Power bloomed on its body, then quickly calmed.

Success!

"The draw begins meow!"

Soon, the Neon Cat called the finalists to the stage for the draw.

Blessed by Xiao Jiu, Chen Mo casually picked a jade tile, flipped it open, and the number displayed was "3".

The number indicated the match sequence, and two contestants with the same draw number would naturally become opponents.

After the draw, the large light screen began displaying the results.

Chen Mo glanced at it and was amused.

His first opponent was an old acquaintance—Anchuan Meiji, the Mansion Master of the Neon Sky Master Mansion.

Meanwhile, the legendary Mechanic from the Star Flag Country and the Pharaoh from Ancient Egypt, due to "Director Jiu’s" arrangement, both drew the number "32".

At the sight of his opponent, the Pharaoh’s eyes glinted with excitement, clearly satisfied with the draw result.

The legendary Mechanic, however, remained expressionless, like a face paralyzed.

He had already uploaded his consciousness into the Mechanical Body he created.

Strictly speaking, this legendary Mechanic was no longer "human."

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The next day.

Sky City Ancient Arena.

This gigantic arena had no obstacles, just a barren expanse.

For Overlord-level Spiritual Beasts and above, the arena’s environment posed no challenge.

Overlord-level beasts wield the power to alter natural phenomena; once their domain is opened, hundreds of meters around turn into the shape of their "domain."

Not to mention the presence of Totem-level beings among the contestants.

After a brief opening by Neon Cat and another host introducing the contestants, the World Championship’s top 32 matches officially commenced!

The first two matches didn’t feature any Totem-level beings, but their excitement far surpassed other games, thrilling the audience.

Quickly, the third match began.

"Next up is—Anchuan Meiji from the Neon Sky Master Mansion and the genius Spirit Master Chen Mo from Dongxia!"

With the resonant voice of the Neon Cat, the two contestants slowly ascended to the ancient arena.

To the left on the arena stood a woman in a pale pink kimono. Though the kimono was loose, it couldn’t conceal her graceful figure; however, this alluring beauty appeared somewhat troubled.

Anchuan Meiji wanted to curse.

She had finally made it to the World Championship finals, only to draw Chen Mo in the top 64!

Months ago, drawing Chen Mo in the top 64 would’ve pleased her.

An underdog!

But in the King’s Tournament, Chen Mo’s Spiritual Beasts showcased power comparable to Totem-level!

Totem-level, how could she win against that!?

Damn, is her World Championship journey about to end in just one match in the finals?

She’s the hope of the "whole village" now.

Among Neon Country’s World Championship contestants, only she had made it to the finals.

Beside Anchuan Meiji was another pink-haired woman, dressed in a long gown and carrying a jug of wine. She walked and drank simultaneously, depicting a vivid "drunkard" image.

This woman was Lady Sakura, Anchuan Meiji’s ritually summoned "external aid."