Published: February 8, 2025
Many people from various countries later felt a bit annoyed when recalling the scene of extracting the ultimate reward, as many realized things only after returning to their previous areas.
Especially those from the top five regional war zones, who were still foolishly waiting for the lottery results, found themselves either sent into battle against opponents who had chosen the same return route as theirs, or back to where they started, with scattered sea beasts still lingering around.
Once these individuals connected the dots, all that was left for them was a sigh after being stunned.
The China War Zone was first in line for the lottery, and after that, there was no one else's business involved...
This... once they figured it out, it was obvious that someone else had won and directly took the reward.
After some time, a rumor, seemingly true yet questionable, began circulating in many parts of Asia.
Someone from the China Zone obtained a precious treasure, and this news even spread through West Asia to the European continent!
Those who returned to the Inner City did indeed receive a precious treasure. As participants, they were fortunate to witness the entire lottery process. The Sea King Crown, which had toyed with hundreds of thousands of humans and sea beasts, truly appeared before everyone. Gone were the previous dazzling lights, yet it still radiated a soft, irresistible golden glow.
Upon closer inspection, one might even glimpse the hidden seven-color essence on the crown.
Everyone who returned to the Inner City became vigilant, dividing into three distinct groups: Cloud Summit Villa, the heavenly phenomenon war department, and others.
This was the Sea King Crown!
Although they didn't know exactly what it was for or what its capabilities were, it was clear that the roulette challenges from previous days were orchestrated by this object. Even if it was now given to humans as a reward, and despite not retaining its godlike powers, it was still an item that could rival purple weapons, perhaps even surpassing them.
Who wouldn't be tempted by such a good thing?
However, the power of Cloud Summit had been demonstrated too thoroughly in previous challenges. Even when facing the Sea King Crown floating in front of them, no one dared to reach out first.
Except for Ye Zhongming.
"Have you made up your mind?"
Just as his fingers were about to touch the Sea King Crown, the previously silent Guangyao spoke up.
"There's nothing to think about. If it weren't for the fact that over ten people from both sides had used different methods to spread the news the moment it was revealed, and that I couldn't stop it, do you think I would still be talking to you here?"
Ye Zhongming withdrew his hand and didn’t rush to take the Sea King Crown. He wasn’t afraid of being robbed by others because he had already sensed an invisible barrier surrounding the crown. Although it had no attack power, there were definitely no more than five people present who could break through that barrier.
Many hearts sank. Although Ye Zhongming spoke in a calm tone, everyone could tell his words were sincere.
The Sea King Crown was undoubtedly a precious treasure, and once news of Ye Zhongming and Cloud Summit Villa acquiring it spread out, countless troubles would come knocking. It was clear that they were genuinely harboring intentions to eliminate witnesses.
No one felt comfortable hearing such nonchalant words deciding life and death, yet they had to admit that Ye Zhongming and Cloud Summit Villa had the right to say such things.
Guangyao was the strongest among the two factions, but within Cloud Summit Villa, there were at least two who could definitely defeat him. Those who could contend with him numbered at least three, if not five. This didn’t even account for the equipment-sharing situation within Cloud Summit; if one person appeared while others supported with gear, perhaps even six could take down Guangyao.
With strong and superior equipment, Ye Zhongming had leveled the evolutionary gap.