Chapter 664 - The Dragon Valley Mission (1/2)

“I just reached rank 50 a few days ago,” one of the five agents said to Black One respectfully. “Can I be included in this mission?”

Black One shook his head. “That place is no joke. This rule was established after years of trial and error. If you don't play by that place's rules, you'll put everyone's life in danger.” Then he turned to the crowd. “Is there anyone else under rank 40 or over rank 50?”

No one else moved forward; the agents of the Battle Hall were obviously very honest. The five agents left, disappointed.

Tang Wulin was afire with curiosity. This might be an opportunity for me to grow stronger.

“There're only 30 places on this mission,” Black One continued, “and there're over a hundred of you, so a contest will be held in a month to decide who will get the opportunity. The mission will start in 10 days or so after the contest.”

Then all the white-cla.s.s agents had their badges checked, as was the routine.

“White Three, please step forward,” Black One called out.

It took Tang Wulin several seconds to realize that Black One was calling him. He hurried over to him.

“White Three risked his life to save everyone on his last mission,” said Black One, “so he will be exempted from this contest, because he has already earned a place on this Dragon Valley Mission.” n.o.body objected; the Tang Sect was nothing if not just.

“Thank you.” Tang Wulin felt so flattered. By the time the mission starts, the tournament should be over. But where is this Dragon Valley? He didn't know anything about this mission, but he couldn't ask questions that might give away his secret that he was from the Douluo Continent, because once they learned that he was the captain of the Shrek Academy team, they might not be so kind to him.

On the morning of the compet.i.tion between the top 16 contestants, the Grand Star Luo Stadium was surrounded by crowds of people staring at the screens hanging outside the stadium. They had failed to procure tickets, but standing there, they could at least hear the exciting cheering inside. People crave to be entertained.

Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and Yuanen Yehui were escorted into the stadium by a group of soldiers a.s.signed to protect them.

“Yuanen,” Xie Xie said in a low voice.

Yuanen Yehui turned to face him. “What?”

Xie Xie gave a silly grin. “Will you please be my girlfriend after I defeat my opponent?”

“You must be out of your mind,” Yuanen Yehui flared.

“Don't you want to motivate me to win?”

“No, I don't,” she said, her face expressionless.

Xie Xie nudged Tang Wulin. “She doesn't want me to win, Captain.”

“She doesn't want to motivate you to win,” corrected Tang Wulin.

“I guess I'll hand the victory to my opponent on a platter,” Xie Xie said.

Tang Wulin shrugged. “I'm sure Teacher Wu and Elder Cai will be very happy to see that.”

Yuanen Yehui glared at Xie Xie. “I swear if you deliberately lose your match, I'll never go out on a date with you, ever,” she said coldly.

Xie Xie's face lit up. “Does that mean you'll go out on a date with me if I win the match?”