348 Leonis and civil strife (1/2)

Chapter 348: Leonis and civil strife

“Leonis is also quite a legendary figure among the Transcendents. He is not a purebred Transcendent, but a ‘hybrid’ of Transcendents and a member of the lion-headed species. The Transcendents are extremists when it comes to racial superiority. Therefore, Leonis suffered discrimination and bullying from a young age, but for some reason, the talent he possessed far exceeded all Transcendents, so he slowly became the strongest member of the Transcendents. Although he was able to use its redoubtable strength to become the king of the Transcendents, there are many people who are unconvinced about its reign as king. Especially when Leonis recently revealed his intentions of overthrowing racial discrimination, a revolutionary faction was secretly formed, with Moya, the second strongest Transcendent, as the leader. At the tournament, they would mutiny and attempt to overthrow Leonis. This is the story background of Transcendence. How is it? Is it interesting enough?”

Feng Yuanlin patiently introduced the situation regarding Transcendence to Shi Xiaobai.

This information was of course readily available on the Internet, collated by countless trial-takers over the years. This was also the reason why the first six levels of the Nine Revolutions Transcendental Tower were determined randomly. It was to prevent trial-takers from using prior experience to come up with strategic shortcuts.

However, from the seventh level onwards, even if one knew exactly how to clear it, it would be useless without the strength to do so.

Shi Xiaobai had already experienced the Transcendents’ racial discrimination. Furthermore, the green-skinned dwarf that led the way was also called Moya.

The dwarf had spoken with an air of superiority, but it was unexpected for him to be the second strongest member of the Transcendents!

Shi Xiaobai could only feel a sense of ‘schadenfreude’ regarding the Transcendents’ civil strife. He had a poor impression of the race that found themselves superior.

“How did the civil strife end?”

Shi Xiaobai could not help but ask. Since this story was repeated every month, its ending should have happened countless times.

Feng Yuanlin held up two fingers and he said, “There are two outcomes. The simpler outcome is that the trial-takers, which is us, defeat Moya in the qualifying match, Moya would lose all prestige, demolishing the chance for mutiny.”

“The slightly more complicated outcome is Moya gaining the qualification to challenge the defending champion, battling the seven times defending champion, Leonis, in a final match. In that match, the eight Transcendent Bravehearts will suddenly attack Leonis sneakily. After that…guess what happens?”

Feng Yuanlin playfully kept Shi Xiaobai guessing.

Shi Xiaobai thought for a moment before saying, “Leonis won?”

Feng Yuanlin said with a chuckle, “Not only did he win, it was a wipeout! Leonis had always been hiding his true strength. In his rage, he finally went mad, killing the eight Bravehearts instantaneously. Moya could only last a few moves before dying as well!”

Shi Xiaobai was slightly surprised. Despite only five trial-takers after Xu Taibai managing to defeat Moya over thousands of years to qualify to challenge the defending champion, Leonis was able to wipe out the eight Bravehearts. It was able kill Moya in a few moves despite being ganged up upon. If that was the case, how terrifying was his strength!? It was no wonder no one after Xu Taibai had managed to win the championship.

At this moment, Liu Yu said, “Therefore, although challenging the tournament is the most mainstream method, it might not be the easiest. The true strength of Leonis should not be much worse than the Infernal King. However, this method is less risky. Even if one fails in the challenge, one can still attempt the other methods.”

Feng Yuanlin said with a bashful smile, “It seems that’s the reason. Thinking about it carefully, there’s no hope to clinch victory at the tournament. Being able to defeat Moya is enough to brag for years. Anyway, Liu Yu and I are nobodies here to join in the bustle. Being able to reach the seventh level and enter the top ten for the selection is already something to be content with.”

The remark sounded lacking in ambition, but Liu Yu, who had been dubbed a ‘nobody’, did not retort. Instead, he said earnestly, “This penniless priest doesn’t have great ambitions. Being able to witness the outcome of the civil war is enough to content me. But for Benefactor Xiaobai and Benefactor Pulp Farmer, both of you are different as both of you possess limitless possibilities. If it’s possible, please do your best to defeat Moya. Let those snobbish Transcendents see how powerful we humans are!”

Be it the way the Transcendents looked at them or how bad the guest house designated to them was, they could feel the racial discrimination from the Transcendents, as well as the unequal treatment. In fact, Liu Yu and company were infuriated just like Shi Xiaobai.