Chapter-55

Sin's team was placed in core 28, which consisted of two groups - Group A and Group B. Sin's team specifically belonged to Group A. In order to advance to the semifinals, the top two teams from each group would proceed.

Determining the outcome is a simple task. The team emerging victorious in the final match will be promoted to League 3.

The schedule book revealed the initial adversary for their group, and it was an opportunity for the team to win the first round too easily. Each member of the team falls within the skill range of "12 to 13", showcasing their low abilities and strengths than Sin's team.

Sin informed all of them that only Niu possesses the ability to singlehandedly overcome this weak team. However, he expressed a preference for Gerald, who happens to be at level 16, as his inclusion would undoubtedly facilitate a smoother pathway to triumph.

There is a relatively small turnout for this particular preliminary round, with only a limited number of individuals in attendance. Despite this, there is still a minimum of 100 spectators present, eagerly awaiting the matches.

As in previous encounters, a multitude of over 30 stages were set up to accommodate the numerous matches taking place. In this particular instance, Sin's opponent team found themselves standing in direct opposition to their unequal skilled adversaries. The tension in the air was palpable as both teams eagerly awaited the arrival of the referee, who would soon assume their position in the center, serving as the impartial mediator between the two sides.

Following that, he proceeded to state that the allotted duration for each match would span a total of 10 minutes. In the event that a team was defeated entirely prior to the expiration of the aforementioned time frame, the determination of points becomes a straightforward process. In such a scenario, the winner team would be awarded a total of 5 points.

In the event that no team experiences a total loss, the team that manages to have the highest number of survivors will be declared the victor. Because if participants is out of the ring they will be called as disqualified to continue the match. However, if there happens to be a tie in terms of survivor count, each team will be awarded 2 points.

After making the announcement, he gracefully descended from the stage and positioned himself in a designated area reserved solely for the referee.

The spectators are engaged in a lively guessing game, trying to predict the ultimate victor. Yet, there are those astute enough to perceive the formidable power emanating from Sin's team, leading them to confidently surmise that victory is certain for them. This conviction is rooted in the fact that Sin's team boasts not just one, but two exceptional fighters, both surpassing the level 20 threshold and one of them is almost close to 30. The sheer prowess possessed by these two individuals is so remarkable that it is widely believed they possess the ability to triumph over their adversaries single-handedly.

However, there were a select few individuals who harbored doubts about Sin's true strength due to his seemingly feeble appearance. These skeptics, however, lacked the crucial experience of witnessing Sin's prowess in the treacherous depths of the dungeon or observing his valiant efforts during the easy winning battles of the initial preliminary rounds. As a result, their lack of exposure to Sin's abilities left them entirely unaware and clueless about the remarkable power he possessed. Consequently, it was only natural that these doubters would question the very presence of Sin in such esteemed company.

One individual in the crowd whispered that Sin was the offspring of the Lord Archduke. It was speculated that perhaps Sin had resorted to dishonest means, such as financial manipulation, to attain his current level of success. These murmurs did not go unnoticed by the Sin and his teams, yet they consciously decided to remain silent as they believed that ignorance of crowds also has its own advantages.

The match commences as the referee gives the signal, and unsurprisingly, their opponent hesitates to take the initiative. This fear is rooted in the understanding that making the first move would be an act of self-destruction, as it would expose them to potential risks and vulnerabilities.

Niu and Gerald exchanged glances, their eyes locking onto Sin. With a single nod from Sin, a silent agreement was reached. Without hesitation, the two allies swiftly launched themselves towards their confused adversary, ready to engage in a battle of overkill strength and skill.

The young boy who showed courage to defend Niu's sword took a few steps backwards, struggling to maintain his balance and composure. On the other hand, he employs his mastery of mud bullet magic to target and attack one of the individuals belonging to the opposing team.

The individual in question demonstrated their ability to protect themselves by displaying a noticeable injury on their hand. Without wasting a moment, Niu swiftly reacted by delivering a forceful kick to that injured guy. As a result of this action, the individual was forcefully propelled off the stage, which made him disqualified for the match. Niu proceeded to administer a roundhouse kick to the young man who initially attempted to defend against her sword. The force of the blow was so intense that it caused the boy to be violently thrown to the ground, rendering him unconscious.

During Niu's engagement, Gerald adeptly eliminated the remaining two members of the opposing team with precise and calculated shots. As the final contestant stood before them, Niu gracefully maneuvered her sword towards his neck, halting its deadly trajectory just a mere inch away.

As the glimmering blade pressed against his vulnerable neck, an overwhelming surge of fear coursed through the guy's veins, causing him to abruptly collapse onto the ground, landing heavily on his buttocks. The intensity of his fear was so profound that his countenance contorted into a mask of sheer terror. In a gesture of surrender and acceptance of his impending demise, the guy slowly lifted his trembling hand, acknowledging his defeat.

In a mere span of seconds, the events unfolded and concluded, with the match reaching its conclusion before a single minute had ticked away. As the spectators observed the spectacle with wide-eyed astonishment, a wave of murmurs and whispers spread throughout the crowd. The reason behind this hushed awe was none other than the unparalleled display of skill and talent demonstrated by Niu, an artist whose caliber was seldom witnessed in such circumstances. This was primarily due to the fact that the majority of the participants comprised unseasoned adventurers or nobles who had honed their abilities through self-guided endeavors, making Niu's extraordinary prowess even more remarkable. Nonetheless, everyone started to clap at present.

There is one thing to mention that, if Niu would have participate last year, then Ira may be place on rank 6th.

After declaring them the winners, the referee instructed the team to exit the stage and advised them to patiently wait for their upcoming match.