Chapter 4470 — Targeted
The Blossom Guardian · Page 2 of 2
And since he was the chief escort of an agency, he could not possibly be a mere Gold Core expert; Nascent Soul strength was the bare minimum, which naturally kept him off the list of those open to challenge.
What was more, some agencies, though in special circumstances and possessing a young master like the Qingtian Escort Agency—whose strength was mostly at the Gold Core level—had those young masters stationed back home to hold the fort. Surely no one could summon them over a thousand miles at a moment's notice.
That was simply unrealistic. Even if those agencies agreed, the gathering could not wait that long.
The first-rate agencies had none, the lowest-tier agencies had none; the only ones likely to possess Gold Core-stage higher-ups were the mid-tier agencies—and the Qingtian Escort Agency was the sole exception among them.
This was the true purpose behind Hai Wuliang's challenge!
By proposing these rules, agencies like their own Sihai Escort Agency, which had no Gold Core-stage higher-ups, were placed naturally in an unassailable position! They alone could challenge others, while others could do nothing about them—free to advance or hold their ground.
Conversely, the twelve agencies including Qingtian became the true prey! Anyone interested could pounce and take a bite, and if one bite was not enough, a second and a third could follow.
Of course, the precondition was having the strength for it. Without it, one would not only fail to tear flesh from the prey but might well be kicked half to death—and could blame no one but oneself.
Qi Wenmo's brows were tightly knit. Though the present situation was not as dire as he had feared, it was hardly good either: among the twelve prey on the list, the Qingtian Escort Agency was not only the sturdiest but also the most conspicuous, and being marked was all but a foregone conclusion.
Yet beside him Wei Zhao showed not the slightest trace of worry. Even knowing full well that this so-called challenge of agency helmsmen was aimed squarely at him, he had not taken it to heart at all. The one thing he cared about was whether he would get the chance to finish off Wu Baoliang.
"Not bad. At least they haven't disappointed me." Wei Zhao looked at Wu Baoliang's name on the public board and could not help but smile knowingly.
With the gathering about to end and still no chance to face Wu Baoliang, it would be a lie to say he was not at all anxious—after all, who would want to linger in the Southern Continent for the sake of one Wu Baoliang?
But now things were looking up. This additional challenge would make him a target of all, true, but at the same time it gave him the chance to challenge Wu Baoliang. All things considered, Wei Zhao rather felt he had come out ahead.
With his current strength he was, after all, invincible among Gold Core experts; no matter how many challengers came, they were merely handing him points—not worth a mention.
Seeing Wei Zhao so calm and composed, Qi Wenmo was somewhat at a loss for words. He admired Wei Zhao's strength, but after all he did not know just how powerful Wei Zhao truly was, and in the face of this gathering storm, he could not help but panic—though panicking was of no use anyway.
Under the gaze of the multitude, the challenge of agency helmsmen officially began, and the first order of business was the drawing of lots.
Five judges and referees oversaw it jointly, while countless pairs of eyes below the stage watched as one, ensuring no one could cheat! (To be continued..) R752