Chapter 206
Chapter 206
Pinnacle Showdown was using the same old trick with its rewards again!
It refused to reveal the exact prizes for the top ranks, yet deliberately noted the most tempting portions to fully ignite the players’ enthusiasm.
“The Solo Competition shouldn’t be much of a problem, but the Team Competition is going to be troublesome!” Zhou Ming said helplessly.
He did not know many players in Destiny, and the number he could potentially form a team with was even smaller.
After thinking it over repeatedly, he messaged Tingfeng Xiyu, who agreed immediately.
“Three more to go!”
Zhou Ming thought for a moment, then tried adding Wuwei Erzhi as a friend.
“Ding!~”
[System Notification: You have successfully added [Shadow Lord · Wuwei Erzhi] as a friend!]
Zhou Ming opened his friends list and sent him a message. “Brother, have you picked anyone for the Team Competition yet?”
“Not yet!”
Wuwei Erzhi replied, “Want to form a team together? The Team Competition pits us against other regions, so joining forces is our best choice.”
When grudges between one region and another were at stake, everyone set aside their personal interests and fought for a high placement in Pinnacle Showdown, bringing honor to their nation.
Besides, although Wuwei Erzhi was not particularly close to Zhouyou Shijie, there was no bad blood between them either.
Participating together would be ideal.
“All right!”
Zhou Ming replied, “I’ve contacted Tingfeng Xiyu, and he’ll be joining me. Do you have anyone else in mind?”
“I do!”
Wuwei Erzhi replied, “I can invite a friend of mine, but she’s kind of a noob. You know how it is…”
“Hahaha, no problem!”
Zhou Ming did not mind.
With his own strength combined with Tingfeng Xiyu and Wuwei Erzhi, they would already be extremely difficult to defeat. Even if the Team Competition’s rules changed and they had to take turns fighting, with each person allowed to win at most two or three matches, their team would still be hard-pressed to lose.
“As for the last spot, how about I ask Shunwo Zhewang? He talks a little too much shit, but he’s still pretty strong.”
“Sounds good!”
Zhou Ming certainly would not refuse.
…
Dragon Domain.
Beep! Beep!
Shunwo Zhewang, who was making his final preparations for Pinnacle Showdown, received a message from Wuwei Erzhi. “Want to join us for the Team Competition?”
“No!”
Shunwo Zhewang refused with righteous conviction. “Even if teaming up with you would give me a better chance of winning, I’ve already made an agreement with Bawang. I can’t break my word now!”
“All right. Sorry to bother you!”
Wuwei Erzhi wasted no time. “I’ll ask someone else.”
“…If you don’t mind me asking, do you have any other experts in your group?” Shunwo Zhewang probed for information.
He was unquestionably aiming for the Team Competition championship.
This was the perfect chance to estimate his odds of winning.
“Zhouyou Shijie and Tingfeng Xiyu.”
Wuwei Erzhi gave him the answer.
“…”
The instant he saw the player ID Zhouyou Shijie, Shunwo Zhewang fell silent.
After thinking for a full two seconds, he changed his answer. “On second thought, why don’t you add me? It just so happens that I don’t have a team either.”
Three of the Eastern Region’s top experts, including one absolute monster!
How the hell was anyone supposed to compete with that?
If he did not join them, wouldn’t he be turning himself into a complete clown?
“Didn’t you just say you’d already made an agreement with Bawang?”
“I lied.”
“???”
…
Once both sides had settled the matter, Shunwo Zhewang hurriedly sent Bawang a message. “I’m afraid I can’t team up with you for this Team Competition!”
“Why? Didn’t we already agree?”
“Sorry. This one’s on me!”
Shunwo Zhewang told him frankly, “I’m planning to enter the Team Competition with Zhouyou Shijie, Wuwei Erzhi, and Tingfeng Xiyu. Every region is packed with experts. They can’t do it without me!”
Bawang: “???”
…
“It’s settled!”
Elsewhere, Wuwei Erzhi immediately replied to Zhou Ming. “Shunwo Zhewang is joining too!”
“OK!”
Zhou Ming had no objections.
He found Shunwo Zhewang fairly likable.
Without the other man’s “help,” Zhou Ming would never have obtained a Sacred Dragon mount so easily.
After that, the five of them formed a party. With Zhou Ming as captain, they registered for the competition.
“Ding!~”
[System Notification: Are you sure you wish to participate in [Pinnacle Showdown] – [Team Competition]? (Note: Team members cannot be changed after registration.)]
“Yes!”
After confirming there were no mistakes, Zhou Ming accepted.
“Ding!~”
[System Notification: Registration successful! Please log in on time at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow to avoid missing the match! (Note: Missing the match will result in elimination.)]
Mission accomplished!
Zhou Ming let out a breath of relief, then returned to more pressing business.
Until he completed the Sin of Gluttony by consuming thirty Attribute-increasing delicacies, he could not afford to relax his vigilance.
With that in mind, he took out the exceptional ingredient Qianying had handed him.
[Pectoral Fin] (SS-Rank Item)
Description: A piece of Sovereign of the Seas · Watt’s true body. It is worth noting that sharks do not have arms. The “shark arm” is an artistic invention, not an objective biological fact.
Item Effect: Contains an abundance of nutrients. Once prepared as a delicacy, it may produce a special effect.
…
Just as he thought!
The flesh of a Demon God was incredibly nourishing!
Zhou Ming asked curiously, “Who’s the best cook in our Hope Faction?”
Chef was a secondary profession, and a chef’s culinary skill directly affected a food’s Attributes.
He certainly did not dare compete with an expert in the kitchen.
“I only know how to eat, not how to cook.” Renee shook her little head like a rattle-drum.
“…”
Zhou Ming was speechless.
“Do you know who the greatest cook on the Destiny Continent is?” Qianying asked in a meaningful tone.
Zhou Ming asked curiously, “Who?”
“He’s right beside you!” Qianying replied.
“Hiss!!”
Zhou Ming sucked in a sharp breath. “Qianying, don’t tell me you…”
“I wasn’t referring to myself.”
Qianying gently shook her head and corrected him. “My cooking skills cannot begin to compare with his. His pursuit of fine cuisine is renowned across the Destiny Continent. He knows both how to eat and how to cook!”
He knew how to eat and how to cook!
And he was right beside Zhou Ming…
Zhou Ming briefly sifted through the possibilities and immediately guessed the answer. Complicated emotions filled him as he sighed. “What a goddamn legend!”
Every brother and sister he had met in this world was dependable.
But when it came to the most dependable of them all, it had to be Ning Wushen!
Just like with the cross-region teleportation array, Ning Wushen could resolve an especially troublesome problem in minutes.
He was unbelievable!
“Watt’s pectoral fin will only make one delicacy. We should gather a few more ingredients before asking Ning Wushen to help,” Qianying reminded him.
“Right!”
Zhou Ming nodded repeatedly and smiled. “When the time comes, I’ll invite everyone to sit down and enjoy a proper feast!”
Since entering the Destiny Continent, he had received far too much help from others.
He truly ought to seize this opportunity to hold a grand banquet and express his gratitude, all while completing the Sin of Gluttony.
Dispelling his stray thoughts, he took the Universe Compass out of his inventory.
The god-tier shark meat counted as only one dish!
He still had to find twenty-nine more delicacies!
As for whom he should visit, he already had a few ideas.
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