Chapter 90

"Congratulations on passing the preliminary selection of the Divine Kingdom Grand Election!" Zhang Tan put away the beast horn and sealed it with an array formation. His voice was very loud, easily spreading throughout the venue without needing to infuse any energy.

According to the rules of the preliminary selection, as long as one could step into the twenty-step range and hold on for ten breaths, even if they were later swept away by the roar of the Sky Roaring Tiger, they would still be considered to have passed the preliminary selection.

There were only a few dozen people who managed to do this.

Out of over a thousand people, only a few dozen remained, making the elimination rate extremely harsh.

The Lian Clan Warrior Reserve Camp members were naturally all eliminated. Not to mention them, even the slightly inferior candidates from the Tao Clan were also eliminated.

Being eliminated was not a big deal; the Lian Clan Warrior Reserve Camp members had been mentally prepared, knowing they could not pass the Divine Kingdom Grand Election. However, why did Yi Yun come in first? Was the election fair?

They felt that Yi Yun had the same background as them, the same poor fate, so why could he stand out?

People are like this; for those who have always been blessed, they can shine brightly, and not only will they not be jealous, but they might even praise and flatter them, trying to form a relationship with them and taking pride in becoming their followers.

However, they cannot accept someone who was originally similar to them, or even inferior to them, suddenly leaping over the dragon gate and rising above them.

Zhang Tan continued, "According to the tradition of the Divine Kingdom Grand Election, I must ask if you are willing to become a member of the Jinlong Guard? If you are willing, you can continue to participate in the reselection of the Divine Kingdom Grand Election. If you are unwilling, you can leave now!"

Zhang Tan's question was just a formality, but rules are rules, so he had to ask.

No one left, including Yi Yun, who also intended to join the Jinlong Guard.

In the novels Yi Yun read in his previous life, many protagonists often politely declined the recruitment of major forces, refusing all favorable conditions and going it alone.

This approach, with the support of good luck, naturally had enough prestige and was impressive. However, Yi Yun knew that he was far from reaching such a level. His strength in this world was like a trivial bubble, easily burst.

Moreover, whether it was cultivation resources or cultivation techniques, he could not obtain them alone, and even eating was a problem.

He had to join a major force, using the resources and traditions of this force to gradually rise and slowly become a powerful lord.

Only after he had his own accumulation could he have the qualifications to pursue prestige and the freedom to do as he pleased.

"You! What's your name? How old are you this year?"

Zhang Tan's gaze fell on Yi Yun, his eyes sharp and authoritative.

"Reporting to the general, this young man is Yi Yun, and I am twelve years old," Yi Yun answered respectfully but not humbly.

"Good! Now I announce that you are the first place winner of the preliminary selection of the Divine Kingdom Grand Election!"

"In this Divine Kingdom Grand Election, if you can become the first place winner among the Mortal Blood Realm candidates, I will directly announce you as a warrior of the Jinlong Guard Elite Corps!"

Zhang Tan's words spread throughout the venue, and everyone around felt envy, jealousy, and resentment!

Jinlong Guard Elite!

It must be known that the warriors of the Jinlong Guard are also divided into different ranks, and their treatments are not entirely the same.

For example, Zhang Yuxian, who previously went to the Lian Clan, was an elite warrior of the Jinlong Guard.

Elite warriors enjoy significant advantages in cultivation resources, cultivation venues, and cultivation techniques, far surpassing ordinary warriors.

Generally, warriors selected through the Divine Kingdom Grand Election are mostly classified as ordinary warriors. Only some of the outstanding figures in the Purple Blood Realm, such as the first and second sons of the Tao Clan this time, might become elite warriors.

However, a child who hasn't even grown up yet is actually favored by Zhang Tan and is prepared to become an elite warrior. How can they be convinced?

How much strength can this boy have? His cultivation is not even as high as theirs!

As for the preliminary selection, although this boy came in first, he suddenly went all out at the end, surpassing Tao Yunxiao. There might be some issues with this, perhaps he found a loophole.

Even if there were no issues, even if Yi Yun really had a burst of determination, so what?

Can determination kill people?

Determination is just one small part of what influences it. In the Great Wasteland, where life is uncertain and fierce beasts roam, what people value most is strength.

Determination, that flashy concept, is just something the people in the Central Plains of the Divine Kingdom came up with. What is determination to the martial artists of the Great Wasteland? Can it be eaten?

Many people were不服 (unconvinced), especially Lian Chengyu and Tao Yunxiao.

Lian Chengyu wanted to stand up and oppose it, but the pressure from Zhang Tan was too overwhelming. A person whose cultivation exceeded the Purple Blood Realm and whose strength far exceeded Lian Chengyu's imagination made him unable to muster the courage to speak up.

Can a little mouse oppose a lion?

However, Lian Chengyu's reluctance to stand up did not mean that Tao Yunxiao would not. Not everyone has self-awareness, after all, Tao Yunxiao was only fourteen years old, and he was not from another world. A fourteen-year-old boy, with a naturally arrogant personality, always acted directly, doing whatever he wanted.

Just as Tao Yunxiao was about to speak, a stern voice whispered in his ear, "Yunxiao, shut up!"

This was the voice of Tao Yunxiao's father, and Tao Yunxiao could easily recognize it.

"Father, I am not convinced. How is this Divine Kingdom Grand Election conducted? Why not compare strength? Isn't comparing strength straightforward? But they insist on comparing these useless things, I am not convinced!"

In terms of determination, Tao Yunxiao was surpassed by Yi Yun, and his words began to unconsciously belittle the importance of determination.

"If you are not convinced, surpass him in the reselection!"

Tao Yunxiao's father said succinctly.

"Surpass that boy?" Tao Yunxiao snorted coldly. Of course, he would surpass him, without a doubt, and crush him! "Fine, I will surpass this boy, and the first place in the Mortal Blood Realm of the Divine Kingdom Grand Election will still be mine!"

Tao Yunxiao clenched his fists, looking at Yi Yun with a burning fighting spirit in his eyes.

At this moment, Tao Yunxiao's father hesitated for a moment and then whispered something else to Tao Yunxiao.

Upon hearing this, Tao Yunxiao's eyes lit up, and his voice even trembled with excitement.

"Father, are you serious!? Can I really use it? Is the clan no longer hiding?"

"Yes... it's basically confirmed. Enduring silently is not a way to stand firm, so... Yunxiao, all of Father's hopes are on you. In this grand election, you must strive. Not only must you become an elite member of the Jinlong Guard, but the Tao Clan will also use this Divine Kingdom Grand Election as the starting point for advancing to the Central Plains..."

"I understand!" Tao Yunxiao clenched his fists, extremely excited.

I didn't expect the elders of the Tao Clan to have such ambitions, very good! I will be one of the figures who writes a new chapter in the history of the Tao Clan!

As for defeating Yi Yun in the reselection... hey, with that thing, defeating Yi Yun is nothing.

As long as the clan no longer hides, I, Tao Yunxiao, will let all of you know what it means to be a frog in a well!

Tao Yunxiao looked at Yi Yun in the crowd, his eyes filled with a hint of disdain and mockery. The preliminary selection let you shine, but in the reselection, I will completely crush you.

Tao Yunxiao was full of anticipation for what his father had said.