Urban Awakening: I can continue to evolve my superpowers

Chapter 2001

Ye Li's cool gaze shifted slightly, landing on Aiden, and she nodded gently.

"Mentor Aiden, you're too kind."

Ross's beast-like eyes first swept over Ye Li, a hint of barely perceptible amazement and solemnity flashing deep within them.

He then glanced at Colt beside him, as if to say hello.

He had always been critical of the academic style of the Eternal Star Alliance, but he was still quite accommodating to 'Goddess of the Night' Ye Li.

As for Colt, he didn't get a friendly look.

Colt remained unmoved, ignoring Ross's cold reaction, and simply nodded to Aiden:

"Aiden, Rose, how have you been?"

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Ye Li's gaze swept over the densely packed contestants below once more.

He then addressed Aiden and the others:

"Everyone is here. If there's nothing else, announce the rules and get ready to begin."

"There's nothing else going on at the Godslayer Martial Hall."

Ross's gruff voice rang out.

"The same goes for the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance."

Aiden smiled and nodded, then looked at Ye Li and said:

"This is Instructor Ye Li's first time here, so why don't you announce the rules this time?"

"can."

Ye Li nodded succinctly, then parted her red lips slightly, her cool voice resounding in the ears of the more than 300,000 contestants on the platform in front:

"This demon-hunting competition is participated in by three forces: the Eternal Star Alliance, the God-Slaying Martial Hall, and the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance."

Now, I will announce the rules of the competition.

First, before the competition begins, you will receive a standardized spatial ring.

The ring is equipped with basic survival supplies, standard energy replenishment, and simple healing potions.

Aside from the combat suit and weapons, the starting supplies are exactly the same.

As she spoke, a huge holographic projection appeared above the platform.

The silver-gray, antique-style spatial ring and its internal standard supplies list were displayed in detail.

"Second, the competition will last for one standard sidereal year, which is the year you will spend on Bloodforge Star."

The core mission is to hunt down monsters.

The Blood Refining Star has a unique environment that has nurtured countless strange and powerful monsters, each with different bloodlines, levels, and rarity.

Defeating different monsters will earn you standard points jointly set by the three factions.

Points are recorded in real time in your smart arm protector.

The projected images switched, displaying various ferocious and terrifying phantom images of monsters.

Next to it are the estimated points, ranging from hundreds to hundreds of thousands.

Low-level monsters such as the 'Crimson Scale Earthwalker' and 'Shadow Bat' receive fewer points.

Some terrifying beings with royal bloodlines possess astonishingly high scores.

"During the competition, you will be ranked in real time based on the points you each earn."

The final ranking of the three factions will be based on their total scores.

After a pause, Ye Li continued:

"The higher your personal ranking, the more rewards you will receive."

The person with the highest individual score will receive a 'Blood Refinement Badge'.

They will also receive a generous reward, far exceeding what is usually offered, jointly provided by all three parties.

Among them is a secret treasure.

As Ye Li's cold voice fell.

The entire platform was initially still, but then, like a lake surface tossed with a boulder, it suddenly began to boil!

"A secret treasure?! It's actually a secret treasure?!"

"My God! This is an incredibly generous gesture!"

"The Blood Refining Badge! That's a certificate that grants special exchange privileges in the treasuries of the three factions! Add to that a secret treasure, and this year's champion's reward is unimaginably generous!"

"..."

Exclamations and murmurs erupted like a tsunami from the participants of the three factions.

Many top experts, such as Luo Li and Chi Huang of the Eternal Star Alliance.

The eyes of the powerful leaders in the Godslayer Martial Hall and the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance became even sharper.

Blood Refining Badge, Secret Treasure—the honor and reward are enough to tempt any prodigy.

On the Eternal Star Alliance side, Lan Yu gasped, his eyes widening in shock:

"A secret treasure! It's actually a secret treasure! No wonder the atmosphere felt different this time!"

Yan Ji's breathing quickened slightly, and a hint of longing flashed in her fiery red eyes:

"A treasure that can be awarded as a champion must at least be of a level that can significantly help even a peak Star Realm expert, right?"

It's a pity; if only it could have been arranged thousands of years later, when I had grown up.

Beth also gasped in surprise, and even the usually aloof and reserved Moonshadow showed a clear look of astonishment on her beautiful face.

Xu Jingming, however, was somewhat bewildered and asked in confusion, "What is this secret treasure?"

He hasn't been in the universe for very long, and although his knowledge is accumulating rapidly, it still can't compare to those geniuses who have lived for hundreds of years.

For example, he had never even heard of this secret treasure.

But judging from other people's reactions, it seems to be something extraordinary?

"You do not know?"

Yueying was somewhat surprised, but then she remembered that she had browsed Xu Jingming's information before.

She realized it came from an indigenous planet and hadn't been in space for very long, and explained softly:

"Secret treasures are treasures that are naturally formed in certain extreme or special environments, nurtured by the universe itself."

Its forms and functions are incredibly diverse; it can be an object, or it can be a crystal or a liquid.

From their very birth, they contain unique cosmic laws or extraordinary energies.

She paused, a hint of solemnity in her grey-gem-like eyes:

"The functions of secret treasures vary greatly, some are powerful and some are weak."

The weaker ones may only provide some auxiliary effects, such as slightly accelerating the recovery of elemental energy or enhancing certain perceptions.

But powerful treasures possess unpredictable power, even comparable to SSS-grade equipment!

Some special treasures have unique effects that cannot be replicated by any artificially crafted equipment.

This treasure, which can be used as a reward for winning the Monster Hunting Competition, will definitely be quite effective.

It might even hold some appeal or research value for those at the Immortal Realm.

"I see."

Xu Jingming suddenly realized.

What a good thing!

However, barring any unforeseen circumstances, it should be his.

"Finally, each of you has a 'First Aid Badge' in your spatial ring."

Once activated, it can instantly release a high-intensity energy shield, which can withstand the attack intensity of a peak-level monster.

In theory, this can greatly protect your life in the event of unforeseen dangers.

She abruptly changed the subject, her voice now carrying a cold warning:

"However, theory does not equal absolute."

The monsters on Blood Refining Star are incredibly diverse and possess unpredictable and bizarre abilities.

Some are skilled at psychological attacks, capable of instantly disorienting you.

Some attacks are as fast as lightning, far exceeding the limits of reaction time.

Therefore, this badge is not a get-out-of-jail-free card; it is merely a limited form of insurance.

In previous demon-hunting competitions, the average mortality rate has remained at around 0.5%.

You are all the top talents of my human race in the universe. The death of even one of you would be a great loss.

I hope that in the upcoming matches, you will put away all wishful thinking and arrogance, and remain highly vigilant at all times.