Free Web NovelChapter 82: The Supreme Tournament
He never expected that as a mere commoner, he would be known to the Court’s second-ranked general, General Who Guards the South, and the Governor of Jiujiang County, Long Chen.
Imagine how proud and thrilled he felt!
Moreover, Long Chen treated him so well, without any airs, causing his fondness for Long Chen to quickly rise!
"Ding! Three-star military general Ling Cao’s favorability towards you has increased to 76!"
"View Ling Cao’s attributes panel!" Long Chen silently requested.
Although Ling Cao was just a three-star military general, for Long Chen, who was currently eager to expand his influence, he was a valuable asset.
[Name]: Ling Cao, Alias Kun Tao
[Relation]: Loyalty
[Rank]: Three-star military general
[Level]: Level 80 (Maximum level 100)
[Strength]: 71 (Maximum 78)
[Strategy]: 36 (Maximum 52)
[Stamina]: 61 (Maximum 70)
[Charm]: 14
[Equipment]: Broken Water Blade (Blue Extraordinary)
[Skills]: Defense Enhancement (B-grade) (Increases own defense attribute by 10)
[Talents]: Water Ghost (Blue) (Increases own overall attributes by 10% in water battles, duration extends with level)
Overall, the data seemed average, but his talent, the "Water Ghost," was quite good.
Leading a navy would allow him to maximize his abilities!
And at this moment, his navy was still in the early stages of development, making the demand for naval leaders quite high.
Ling Cao happened to be suitable as a deputy to Jiang Qin.
During a drinking session, Long Chen raised his cup and spoke, "Valiant Ling Cao, I intend for you to temporarily serve as the deputy general under my command, Jiang Qin. What do you think?"
Naturally, Ling Cao was ecstatic. Initially arriving under Long Chen’s command, he had expected to start from a lowly position but hadn’t anticipated such generosity from his lord.
Being appointed directly as a deputy was a significant promotion.
He expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you, my lord!"
At that moment, a metallic sound echoed in Long Chen’s mind.
"Beep! The Supreme Tournament will take place at the Peak of the Summit in three years! Please, all players, prepare in advance!"
"Beep! The Supreme Tournament will take place at the Peak of the Summit in three years! Please, all players, prepare in advance!"
"Beep! The Supreme Tournament will take place at the Peak of the Summit in three years! Please, all players, prepare in advance!"
After three consecutive melodious tones flashed through the minds of all players, there was a brief silence.
But within moments, the entire gaming forum exploded with player comments!!!
In the Chinese server:
"Damn! Guys, have you heard? A year from now, the qualifiers for the Supreme Tournament will take place across various continents worldwide!"
"That’s right! There are seven continents globally! Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania, Antarctica, and Europe."
"Since Antarctica and Oceania don’t have many countries and people, only the other five continents truly have qualifying spots!"
"There will definitely be fierce battles! I hope our country, China, can qualify from the continentals and enter the world championship!"
"Don’t worry, we definitely can! We have a lot of great players in China!"
"Although I’m just a small lord, why am I so excited!!!"
"Agreed with the comment above!"
"Because this represents China’s face on the world stage!"
"And have you guys heard! The officials revealed some of the rewards, including the ’Tiger Seal’ of the Fifth-Tier unit!"
"What does that even mean! It’s like you can train a bunch of third-rate generals (strategists)! Isn’t that terrifying!"
"Adding to the above comment, it’s rumored that in the later stages, this game relies more on the units! It means group attacks!"
"That’s right! Even if you have a five-star divine general, what’s the use against terrifying unit armies? You’ll still suffer a crushing defeat!"
"The prize also includes golden artifacts! These artifacts can trigger supernatural phenomena, causing terrifying damage. I reckon if I equip such an item, I could rule the world!"
"Is it really that terrifying? Isn’t the above comment exaggerated!?"
"Not at all! Some senior players in the beta server witnessed the use of a golden artifact. A peak several thousand meters high was directly cleaved in half by a golden-level divine sword!"
"Damn! I almost peed myself from the scare, my pants nearly got wet!"
R Country Server:
"Hey hey! Our lords in R Country must be the most formidable in the world!"
"Of course! This time, we must let those Chinese monkeys see how powerful we are!"
"Those rewards must belong to our ’Chrysanthemum Swordsmen’!"
"Ha! ’Chrysanthemum Swordsmen’ are among the top five alliances in R Country. It’s rumored there’s even a terrifying figure among them surpassing the second-rate swordsmen!"
"It seems that this time, the ’Chrysanthemum Swordsmen’ are determined to vie for the top spot!"
"Hehehe, with such powerful compatriots, who in Asia can resist us!"
"I heard there are some formidable lords in the Chinese server. They might be strong opponents!"
"Hmph! They’re just weaklings from the East! I’ll make them realize that we are the overlords of Asia!"
White Bear Country Server:
"Hooray!! I can’t wait to lead my Brown Bear army and shred those enemies!!!"
"For the great White Bear Totem! We will definitely break into the top twelve in the European national battles! Marching towards the Supreme Tournament!"
England Server:
"The champion of this Supreme Tournament will surely be our esteemed England!"
"And it’s rumored that the rewards for this Supreme Tournament are so abundant it’s maddening!! Our Vampire Knights are bound to make a splash on the world stage..."
The war hasn’t erupted yet, but the smell of gunpowder is already in the air...
For these players, a world-class national battle was akin to Long Chen’s previous life’s World Cup.
For every lord player, standing on the stage of a world-class national battle meant they were among the best players in their country.
It meant they represented the highest combat power of their country in battle!
Fighting for honor and victory for their country. Failure didn’t necessarily mean shame, but it was profoundly disappointing for their people!
Upon hearing this, Long Chen’s heart trembled slightly.
A world-class national battle!?
He was truly looking forward to that day!
Long Chen also wanted to see the different species and professions from various countries worldwide. freēwēbnovel.com
And even if it was for the rewards of the Supreme Tournament, he needed to accelerate his development!
Otherwise, it would be challenging to qualify in a world championship filled with strong competitors!
Of course, the most crucial thing was to strive for the ultimate glory for his homeland!
Returning to the game, Long Chen initiated a series of measures to strengthen his power.
Firstly, he rewarded the meritorious and appointed valiant warriors!
He rewarded the soldiers who bravely fought in the battle of Wu County and a few commanding generals!
Be it with treasures or promotions, the goal was to deepen the loyalty of the Dragon army, making them understand that fighting hard on the battlefield could earn them substantial merits and rewards!
Similar to the military merit system implemented during the Qin Dynasty, this approach greatly motivated the enthusiasm of the soldiers, enhancing the combat effectiveness of the army!
In addition, a new appointment was made, with the newcomer Ling Cao being appointed as the Vice Admiral of the Navy to assist Jiang Qin in training the navy.
These naval forces were highly valued by Long Chen.
