"???"
Dolly and Brin’s eyes twitched. Was it global warming here?
Dolly said coldly, "For example?"
"Perhaps the league’s contestants wanted to experience the thrill of flying…"
Liu Feng grinned and said, "Or perhaps it was simply to help with blood circulation?"
"Blood circulation?!"
Dolly’s eyes widened instantly. Could he be any more ridiculous?
"Alright, Old Liu!"
Qin Tian turned to look and said, "They’re covered in bruises, and you’re talking about circulation?"
Dolly nodded. The principal was at least realistic.
However, he still underestimated Qin Tian…
Qin Tian cleared his throat and said nonchalantly:
"But I think it's highly possible it was for circulation!"
"…"
Dolly gave them a cold look and said, "Enough! After we get off the stage, I demand an explanation!"
"Oh."
Qin Tian and Liu Feng nodded, then said nothing more.
They were contemplating what brand of tape to use.
At this moment, Chen Shu and the others had already drawn their cards.
"Chinese contestants, please wait to the side!"
The host announced. So far, only four major countries had appeared. The remaining twenty smaller countries had not yet drawn their lots.
Chen Shu nodded and turned to the side.
When he saw the contestants from the Free League, he asked in confusion:
"Whose contracted spirit summoned itself?"
"???"
For a moment, everyone was slightly stunned, but then they understood.
This guy was actually calling Jack and the others contracted spirits. His mouth was too sharp.
"You?!"
Jack clenched his fists, his defenses shattered once more.
"Hmm?"
Chen Shu glanced at him indifferently, a fierce smile playing on his lips.
"What me?"
Jack’s expression froze. He sensed a heavy pressure.
At this moment, he remembered the terror of being dominated by urea bags again and could only say:
"You… you certainly have a sense of humor!"
"Average, average, third in Nanjiang…"
Chen Shu grinned and passed by the Free League members with ease.
Seeing this, audiences worldwide grasped the situation.
If nothing unexpected happened, it was likely that all eleven of them had been brutally beaten by this young man.
"Brother Bandit, you're so tough, I love it!"
"Another group of young people whose edges have been smoothed by the bandit!"
Chinese audiences were flooding the chat, their admiration for Chen Shu like an unending river.
Meanwhile, foreign audiences also noticed the kind-looking young man.
"Now I understand. So Nanjiang Bandit isn't a nickname, but his real name!"
"Damn it, is this really a contestant? Why do I feel like he came from a criminal organization…"
"…"
Due to the globally shocking scene, Chen Shu instantly captured the audience's attention and became the center of discussion.
"They're really durable…"
Chen Shu looked at his shoes and couldn't help but feel a little admiration for the Free League members.
Although his shoes were split, they were stained with blood. Combined with his bandit demeanor, it somehow felt perfectly natural.
An hour passed.
The contestants from various smaller countries made their appearances, drew their lots, and revealed themselves to the world.
Although there were skill gaps among the hundreds of contestants, even the weakest were figures beyond the reach of ordinary beast tamers.
The World Championship was the most prestigious competition on Blue Star, and every contestant represented the pinnacle of humanity.
Various cameras circled, showcasing everyone’s appearance from all angles.
After a while, the host walked over and said:
"Now, we invite the contestant who drew the number one card in the Silver Group to step forward!"
With that, Joanna took a step forward, her white card bearing the number 1.
At the same time, a man from a small country, with a dejected expression, stood out holding his card.
If nothing unexpected happened, he would be eliminated in the first round.
"Alas, his mentality is too weak."
A Golden Beast Tamer from above sighed. He was the one responsible for escorting the man.
Not every country had a King-level Beast Tamer personally escorting them. In fact, some smaller countries only had one King-level tamer, who naturally had to guard the most dangerous dimensional rifts domestically.
He shook his head and sighed, not because of the junior’s inevitable defeat, but because the latter lacked the courage to fight with all his might.
The two stepped forward, holding their cards. The equipment automatically recorded them.
"Now, we invite the contestant who drew the number two card in the Silver Group to step forward!"
Chen Shu calmly stepped forward, revealing his card.
The next second, from the crowd, a pig-headed monster quietly stepped out.
"Hmm? Someone from the Free League?"
Chen Shu grinned, not expecting to face a contestant from a major country in the first round.
The pig-headed man's mouth twitched, and he said with frustration:
"I am Takahashi Ichisuke from Sakura Country…"
"…"
Chen Shu was slightly taken aback, then his mouth twitched. Who could possibly recognize this?
The two stood together, facing their cards towards the equipment in front, allowing people worldwide to witness.
A moment later, the two turned to return to the crowd.
"Chen Shu…"
At this moment, Takahashi Ichisuke said softly.
Then, as if remembering something, he instantly created distance.
"Hmm?"
Chen Shu turned to look, a playful smile in his eyes, and said:
"Ensuring your safety in advance, are you perhaps going to issue a threat?"
As expected, Takahashi Ichisuke said fiercely:
"I admit you're strong, but in the world of beast tamers, it's all about the contracted spirits!"
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh, and then?"
"Hmph! Facing me, you'll be eliminated in the first round! Buy your ticket home in advance!"
With that, Takahashi Ichisuke returned to the crowd, daring not to say more, lest he be beaten again.
He now understood that this guy completely disregarded the occasion and acted without scruples.
If the warning were being broadcast globally, he might even become more excited.
Contestant after contestant appeared, revealed their cards, and confirmed their opponents for the first round.
An hour later, the match-ups for the first round were finalized.
"Now, let us invite the contestant representative, Jack Knaar!"
The host still strictly adhered to the competition's procedures.
Now that the list was confirmed, a contestant would be chosen to give a speech.
The previous champion was from the Free League, so they naturally selected someone from their ranks.
The Knaar family had paid a hefty price to have Jack act as the representative contestant, primarily to take the opportunity to promote their family's enterprise.
This was a global live broadcast; no program could compare in terms of traffic. It was undoubtedly the number one on Blue Star!
Just having their company's trademark appear would cost an exorbitant price!
And such a rare speaking opportunity could not be missed.
But now, Jack only wanted to escape.
The other contestants left, leaving the stage to the abstractly-shaped Jack.
"Good luck!"
As Chen Shu passed by, he patted Jack's shoulder with an extremely friendly demeanor.
"You…"
Jack's expression was one of extreme bitterness. Was he to be whipped even more for another half an hour?
"Jack…"
The host gave him a look and handed him the microphone.
At this moment, Jack’s eyes rolled, and an idea formed in his mind.
"Abba, abba…"