Chapter 2699: 2699

Chapter 2699 – A Foregone Conclusion

“I…actually lost?”

Tian Cheng wore a dazed expression when he woke up back inside the combat cabin . For a time, his thoughts lingered on the final moment of the fight .

“What exactly happened to Tian Cheng? How did he get defeated so suddenly?”

Questions flooded Kerui’s mind as she stared at the holographic screen . Tian Cheng was clearly holding his own against the magic blades a second ago . Yet, in the next second, he got devoured by them . This situation was like a nightmare . Tian Cheng had combined a Bronze Defensive Combat Technique with a Tier 3 Defensive Skill . Even Tier 4 Mythic monsters couldn’t have harmed him .

How could a Tier 3 Cleric like Violet Cloud possibly land an attack on him?

However, unlike Kerui, none of the spectators around the Frost Heaven contingent were surprised by this situation . Azure’s members, in particular, even felt that this was a reasonable outcome .

“She seized his Mana!” Muxin gasped deeply as she looked at Violet Cloud’s figure displayed on the screen . “Her control over Mana is already at the Tier 4 standard . She has full control over the Mana within her sphere of control, and players below Tier 3 cannot use Mana to fight her . ”

In God’s Domain, players would start learning how to manipulate Mana after reaching Tier 2 . And to advance to Tier 3, they had to construct a Mana Body, which allowed them to manipulate the ambient Mana to power and enhance their skills and Spells .

However, if players couldn’t utilize the ambient Mana, then their Skills and Spells would be drastically weakened .

In contrast, once a player’s control over Mana reached the Tier 4 standard, they could control all the Mana within a 50-yard radius or more . And within this range, the Skills and Spells they used would far surpass that of ordinary Tier 3 players .

With the combination of these two effects, even though Tian Cheng had vastly superior combat standards, he was still no match for Violet Cloud in terms of overall combat power .

Realization dawned upon Kerui when she heard Muxin’s explanation, and complicated emotions filled her heart as she looked at Violet Cloud .

“She’s not much older than me, right?” Kerui mumbled to herself . “Could she be the incarnation of a Tier 4 NPC?”

Not only did Violet Cloud reach the Void Realm standard at such a young age, but her control over Mana had also reached the Tier 4 standard . This was a feat that veteran Domain Realm experts had yet to accomplish .

Hong Xinyuan, sitting beside Kerui, reacted surprisingly calmly to the duel’s outcome . In fact, a hint of appreciation even appeared in his eyes as he looked at Violet Cloud .

“Old Hong, you didn’t lose unjustly, right?” Duan Hanshan asked as he stroked his beard .

“It seems you figured me out long ago . ” Hong Xinyuan didn’t get angry over losing 15 bottles of S-rank Nutrient Fluid and 100,000 Magic Crystals . On the contrary, a smile even appeared on his face .

“Of course . Any well-informed superpower could find out about that matter . ” Duan Hanshan nodded . “You didn’t lose for nothing this time . You should know that Elder Sinful Flame lost to this young lady in our internal competition . You should be laughing at your harvest . ”

However, what Duan Hanshan didn’t know was that the current Violet Cloud was much stronger than when she fought against Sinful Flame . This time, she didn’t rely on her staff to raise her Concentration to the Tier 4 standard . Instead, she had reached Tier 4 by relying on herself .

In other words, her Mana control had improved by a significant margin .

“Yes, this is a worthwhile loss . ” Hong Xinyuan also couldn’t help smiling at Duan Hanshan’s words . “This trip wasn’t in vain, after all . ”

“Uncle Hong?” Hong Xinyuan’s happy reaction confused Kerui .

That was 15 bottles of S-rank Nutrient Fluid and 100,000 Magic Crystals they were talking about . This was a significant sum, even for Frost Heaven .

“That’s right . This is a worthwhile loss . ” Muxin also smiled .

Frost Heaven’s operation this time was of utmost importance . It might even affect the situation of God’s Domain . It was naturally better for the foreign aid they requested to be as strong as possible .

Although Tian Cheng couldn’t display his full strength with the virtual combat platform, the abilities Violet Cloud had revealed thus far were already more than enough to qualify her as a capable helper .

“Muxin, you did a good job this time,” Hong Xinyuan praised Muxin .

“I am only trying to help the Guild . ” Muxin smiled in delight . It wasn’t easy to earn Hong Xinyuan’s praise . “Afterward, notify Black Flame that I will give Zero Wing 20 slots for our secret operation . Also, aside from the 100 bottles of S-rank Nutrient Fluid, the Boulder Corporation will also give Zero Wing three slots to enter the Upper Zone if the operation succeeds,” Hong Xinyuan said, smiling .

“Uncle Hong?” Muxin was shocked . For a moment, she even thought her ears were playing tricks on her .

“Uncle Hong, aren’t you giving too much?” Kerui’s eyes were also wide with shock . She wondered whether Hong Xinyuan had lost his mind .

Zero Wing was an outsider . Giving the Guild some items and Credits should already be more than enough . Yet, Hong Xinyuan was actually offering those precious slots as remuneration . If the corporation’s Grand Elders were to learn of this, they would definitely jump in shock . After all, many of these Grand Elders’ children and grandchildren didn’t even get those slots .

“How generous of you, Old Hong . If I remember correctly, you shouldn’t have that many reserved slots in hand, right?” Duan Hanshan was also astonished by Hong Xinyuan’s decision .

To ordinary people, entering the Upper Zone was but a dream . To the wealthy, this name was something they all desired .

The Upper Zone was a special region the Green God Company had constructed, and only select megacities had it . In total, there were fewer than 60 Upper Zones worldwide .

Meanwhile, the main reason why countless wealthy people sought to enter the Upper Zone was longevity and youth .

According to statistics gathered 50 years ago, the average life expectancy of people living in the Upper Zones had already reached 130 years . In addition, residents could remain in their prime up to 80 years old . In other words, an 80-year-old person living in an Upper Zone could be as physically fit as a 50-year-old person living in the outside world .

And this was only the statistics from 50 years ago .

The Upper Zones offered many other benefits . However, only residents would know what these benefits were .

Meanwhile, the number of people allowed to enter the Upper Zones every year was limited . Moreover, one wouldn’t necessarily be able to enter an Upper Zone just by having money . One also needed to meet certain conditions .

Of course, the Green God Company would also reserve a number of slots for the international corporations that were its partners . However, this number was so incredibly small that these corporations couldn’t bear giving any of their slots to outsiders . Only those who had made great contributions could receive a slot .

For Hong Xinyuan to offer three slots to Zero Wing was an unreasonably generous move .

“I can still afford to give away three slots,” Hong Xinyuan said, clicking his tongue . However, while he pretended not to care very much, the distress in his eyes couldn’t escape any of the experts present .

“It seems you have it tough, as well,” Duan Hanshan said as he gave Hong Xinyuan a complicated look . Of those present, only he knew of some of the reasons behind Hong Xinyuan’s decision . However, Duan Hanshan’s words bewildered Muxin and Kerui .

“Alright, our goal has been achieved . We should go now . ” Hong Xinyuan chuckled without giving an explanation . He then turned around and walked out of the lobby, showing no intention of staying even a moment longer .

After Hong Xinyuan’s group left, Gu Han, who was standing some distance away, approached Duan Hanshan .

“Elder Duan, why did Frost Heaven pay Zero Wing a visit this time?” Gu Han asked out of curiosity . “It’s nothing important . ” Duan Hanshan took a deep breath, complex emotions darkening his eyes as he watched Hong Xinyuan’s group exit the building . “It’s just that a big change is imminent, and the time you youngsters have is dwindling . ”

“A big change?” Gu Han grew even more confused at Duan Hanshan’s words .

Just as Gu Han was about to ask more questions, Liang Jing walked out of an elevator and approached them .

“Elder Duan, our Guild Leader would like to see you,” Liang Jing said respectfully .

“It seems your Guild Leader finally decided to come out . He really kept this old man waiting . ” Nodding, Duan Hanshan continued, “It just so happens I want to talk to him about the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion . Lead the way . ”

“This way, please, Elder Duan . ” Liang Jing led Duan Hanshan to the express elevator to the building’s top floor .

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