Chapter 868 - 863: You’re Dead, Absolutely Dead!
Bai Pu saw the two spending money to purchase drinks, each receiving their strength rankings, then solemnly returning to their seats.
"How was it?"
Bai Pu asked with a smile, "What rank did you get?"
Leia sighed, "I’m ranked 839. Didn’t even make the top five hundred... Even though I was mentally prepared, I’m still quite disappointed."
Rein consoled, "Leia, you’ve just been promoted to Major General, being ranked within the top thousand out of thousands of majors is already quite good. Our gains from the Black Heaven Descent Plane clearly increased your strength significantly."
Rein’s own rank was 76.
Considering the number of Major General Gaia, Rein’s strength was already impressive.
Actually, apart from the top ten, the difference between those ranked twenty to thirty and those ranked seventy to eighty might not be significant.
It’s comparable to Huaxia’s college entrance exam, where one point surpasses hundreds or thousands of people; the name difference may be vast, but the actual score difference is just slight.
Furthermore, this isn’t the official ranking by Gaia’s Will, but determined by an insider from Gaia Group using the detection system at Gaia Building’s entrance.
"Gangxin, do you want to give it a try?"
Rein recalled that Steel Heart’s name didn’t appear in the top ten.
He couldn’t believe Bai Pu wouldn’t make it to the top ten.
The only explanation is that Gaia Building’s entrance data about Bai Pu might be outdated—Bai Pu’s recent strength breakthrough in the Heart Demon World hasn’t been recorded.
Now Bai Pu just needs to order the most expensive drink to input his recent strength, and surely his name will appear on the list.
Bai Pu smiled slightly, entering the Spirit Realm from a private room in Gaia Building, and recently returned from the Spirit Realm without passing through the entrance outside.
Discrepancies in strength are normal.
Bai Pu shook his head, "What significance does a preliminary ranking have? Can it determine the final ranking in combat assessment?"
Rein and Leia both shook their heads.
"If so, it’s better to remain hidden than to become the target of public criticism."
Bai Pu knew before entering the Heart Demon World, he hadn’t comprehended Four Symbols Combined Mystical Arts, thus likely wouldn’t make the top ten.
But now with the Four Symbols Combined Mystical Arts, and after comprehending skills of five Mystical Arts simultaneously, Bai Pu’s combat power amplitude will further increase.
Not to mention, Bai Pu’s [Black Heaven Skull] accessory is still being imbued by the Evil Power of Celestial Border Black Death Membrane, soon to be obtained.
Another wave of advancement is coming!
Regarding the upcoming combat assessment entering the top ten, Bai Pu is quite confident.
"Since the preliminary rankings are out, the specific details of the combat assessment should be announced soon."
Leia speculated, "I wonder if the combat assessment will be a speed battle, zonal battle, or return to the primitive one-on-one arena."
Following the release of preliminary rankings, more and more Major General Gaia arrived at Bo Le Beverage Shop.
"Red Tribe!"
Leia muttered quietly.
Bai Pu and Rein simultaneously looked towards the door.
A team of Red Tribe members entered Bo Le Beverage Shop without regard for others.
Leading the way was Bai Pu’s acquaintance—a Major General from Red Tribe entering Gaia Group together, Quentin!
The heritage of Red Tribe is indeed extraordinary, with more than ten Major General Gaia present!
If over ten Major General Gaia from Red Tribe were to enter the Heart Demon World together...
That scene would be too astounding to bear witness.
However, the Spirit Realm Will wouldn’t allow many Major General Gaia to form large teams. Overly strong teams could affect balance, making it hard for Spirit Realm Will to adjust difficulty, thus failing to exercise the Awakened.
Three Major General Gaia as cornerstones to form a team is the limit.
Therefore, the team Red Tribe sent to Heart Demon World last time consisted of Bron and Rob, plus a major general named Kuzan.
Major General Kuzan hadn’t crossed paths with Bai Pu, he had perished under Dong Bochengzhi’s sword in the Palace of Roots.
In the midst of Red Tribe’s team stood a Red Tribe beauty with waterfall-like black hair. Her skin shared Yazd People’s distinct dark red, adorned with shimmering scales, carrying a peculiar exotic allure.
"That woman is ’Flame Dance’ Chi Lijia," Rein whispered softly.
Chi Lijia’s eyes flickered with fiery red, sweeping across the room before locking onto Rein and Bai Pu, then specifically focusing on Bai Pu.
Bai Pu felt as though targeted by a Demon Emperor, which wasn’t because of the superior attributes like a Demon Emperor.
It’s the mental pressure from Chi Lijia akin to Emperor Qing Illusion, Black Emperor Illusion, and others alike.
Mental pressure stems from multiple aspects, primarily the Attribute Panel, Energy Strength, and the level of Mental Realm Cultivation.
Bai Pu guessed Chi Lijia’s attributes might not surpass a Demon Emperor, but in the other two aspects, perhaps she has the advantage.
Quentin approached directly, smiling at Bai Pu, "Steel Heart, fancy meeting again. When did you return?"
Bai Pu glanced at him, "Don’t act as if reunited with a long-lost friend. Just say what you want directly."
Quentin too dropped his smile and said coldly, "You’re doomed, Steel Heart. No one who challenges Burning Ash ends well!"
"Similar harsh words were once spoken by Bron to me as well."
Quentin’s expression changed instantly.
Not due to rage but because... of fear.
"You... you dare mention Bron’s name? You’re finished, completely doomed!"
Quentin’s frightened gaze quickly turned, simultaneously stepping aside.
The next moment, substantial killing intent surged towards him!
"Flame Dance" Chi Lijia, once with black hair, now her hair turned red, eyes ablaze crimson as fierce as a ghost!
She seemed like a different person.
From Bai Pu’s perception, red-haired Chi Lijia’s strength far surpassed the black-haired counterpart!
The helmet’s [Strong Enemy Detection] had long discerned, black-haired Chi Lijia’s combat power is fourteen thousand, while red-haired Chi Lijia’s combat power nearly touched twenty thousand!
"Calm down, calm down! Lady Chi Lijia, can’t fight here, or the rules will be nullified! Plus, you can’t kill Steel Heart here!"
Luoshili of Red Tribe hurriedly urged restraint.
Bang!
Luoshili’s figure flew backward, his neck bound at some point by a crimson long whip, strangling him pale.
"Calm. Bo Le Beverage Shop is not a place for killing."
The mature lady bartender spoke, her voice seemingly laced with traces of magic.
In an instant, everyone felt as if placed in an icy glacier, visible pure white piercing cold, along with the rushing cold wind, forcing everyone’s mind to "calm" down.
Red-haired Chi Lijia paused, her face showing some bewilderment; her hair rapidly shifted from red to black.
"Fourth Grade True Intent, making fake reality! You’re an Evolver?"
The mature lady smiled sweetly, "Quite a few Evolvers in Gaia Building. Kids, keeping calm here is better... If there’s strength, it’s better used during assessment, isn’t it?"