Chapter 194 – What are you afraid of? The boss is second to none!

The conference room was extremely quiet. Xu Chang spoke up, “Although this kid is an Intermediate-Tier Giant, the current situation still holds some danger!”

As he spoke, he stroked his chin while analyzing the situation on the giant screen.

“That’s right! The Southeast District isn’t without Intermediate-Tier Giants—not only does it have them, but there are dozens!” another high-ranking noble from the Upper Echelon said. “He’s just one among them. If Intermediate-Tier Giants join forces to hunt Ye Sheng, he still faces the risk of being eliminated!”

“Exactly!” another Upper Echelon member recalled. “Over a decade ago, the Intermediate-Tier Giant born in Ghost Mountain City was eliminated in the second round after being hunted down by two other Intermediate-Tier Giants!”

To this day, he still remembered the scene of the entire city’s disappointment that day.

Since its founding, Ghost Mountain City had only produced one Intermediate-Tier Giant. Everyone had been full of confidence and placed high hopes on him, but the result was that it ended before it even began.

That day, the sky over the entire Ghost Mountain City was gloomy, leaving a deep impression on him!

Shangguan Wushang, dressed in a long robe, stood before the giant screen with his hands clasped. “There are still seven High-Tier Giants in the Southeast District! These seven High-Tier Giants are the key to deciding life and death!

If they are willing, they can eliminate anyone!”

“Indeed, these seven sit firmly in their positions, and no one in the entire Southeast District can challenge their existence!” Xu Chang said.

All the Upper Echelon members had a clear understanding of the situation.

At that moment, the Female Secretary walked in, her high heels clicking. She approached City Lord Lan Tingxu and handed him a piece of intelligence.

This was an analysis team exclusively established by the City Lord’s Mansion for this Federation Grand Examination.

They observed the situation on every battlefield in the Southeast District, compiled the information, and continuously delivered it to Lan Tingxu, the City Lord, for his reference and analysis of the situation.

Lan Tingxu opened it and scanned the contents, his expression immediately turning grave. He addressed the high-ranking nobles of the Upper Echelon, “This is bad! All seven High-Tier Giants have already taken action!”

“What action?”

Everyone turned to look at him.

Lan Tingxu said, “These seven are forcing Intermediate-Tier Giants to serve them!

Those who refuse… are directly suppressed and eliminated. Several Intermediate-Tier Giants have already been eliminated for refusing!”

“What?!” The Upper Echelon members were shocked.

Xu Chang said, “They’re preparing for the third round!”

Everyone nodded.

Shangguan Wushang added, “The seven are selecting subordinates for themselves in the third round!”

The second round of the Federation Grand Examination is a ‘free-for-all,’ while the third round is a ‘faction war’!

The faction war is especially terrifying, as it no longer operates on a city-by-city basis.

Instead, it involves selecting ‘Faction Lords’!

A Faction Lord can gather hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of people around them to form a faction.

Such a massive-scale faction is far beyond what a single city or a small alliance can compare to.

Even weak factions can easily reach hundreds of thousands in number!

Powerful factions can have millions of members!

All must obey the commands of the Faction Lord.

At that time, countless Experts will gather under one person, engaging in battles against other factions!

As for the rules… after the Faction Lords are selected, others can freely choose a ‘Faction Lord’ to pledge allegiance to and join their faction.

High-Tier Giants are often chosen as ‘Faction Lords.’

Among the seven ‘High-Tier Giants’ of the Southeast District, any one of them could become a Faction Lord.

Thus, the seven had already begun recruiting elites into their ranks in advance, lest these talents choose others in the third round.

Xu Chang said, “These seven High-Tier Giants are gathering Intermediate-Tier Giants under their command early, so by the third round, their strength will be maximized!

If someone refuses their recruitment now, they become opponents in the third round. Naturally, they will be suppressed first, without mercy.”

Shangguan Wushang nodded, looking at the screen where Ye Sheng, clad in white robes, sat cross-legged in the Void. “That kid is an Intermediate-Tier Giant and has likely already caught the attention of the seven High-Tier Giants.

It probably won’t be long before one of the High-Tier Giants sends someone to recruit him.

If he refuses, he’ll inevitably end up like those other Intermediate-Tier Giants who were suppressed. At that point, Ghost Mountain City will have no hope either!”

“Surely he’ll agree, right?” one of the Upper Echelon members frowned.

“Indeed, there’s no shame in aligning with a High-Tier Giant. Besides, it’s easier to thrive under a powerful patron. If it were me, I’d proactively seek their allegiance without waiting for an invitation.”

“Not necessarily. Some Intermediate-Tier Giants have already refused. At their level, how many are willing to submit to others?”

“Good point!”

“Let’s hope this kid prioritizes the bigger picture and doesn’t act on impulse.”

If Ye Sheng were to fall, the hope they had just begun to nurture would be shattered.

The Upper Echelon members debated fervently.

…

On the battlefield.

Shangguan Jianyun stood beside Ye Sheng, also analyzing the situation for him. “We need to be wary of the other seven High-Tier Giants!”

As he spoke, Shangguan Jianyun’s expression grew grave.

Xu Xingchen, sucking on an ice pop, glanced disdainfully at the seven golden suns tinged with crimson in the sky. “What’s there to fear? Boss is no weaker than them.”

Ye Sheng was also a High-Tier Giant, though only those from Ghost Mountain City were unaware. Xu Xingchen, including Shangguan Jianyun, already knew.

Shangguan Jianyun had learned this from his sister, Shangguan Ying, and it had left him utterly shocked, nearly dropping his jaw in disbelief as he stared at Ye Sheng.

But now, he had come to accept the fact that Ye Sheng was a Monstrous Talent.

“You’re right!” Hearing Xu Xingchen’s words, Shangguan Jianyun found himself unable to argue and silently nodded. Since Ye Sheng was also a High-Tier Giant, why should he fear the other seven?

“Even so, trouble is unavoidable,” said Guyue Xian, her eyes shifting as she looked at Ye Sheng in his white robes.

Currently, everyone believed Ye Sheng was an Intermediate-Tier Giant, which meant there would inevitably be those foolish enough to provoke him.

Even the seven High-Tier Giants were in the dark, thinking only they were contending for dominance in the Southeast District. Who could have guessed that another formidable tiger had already emerged among them?

As Guyue Xian spoke, she glanced at the group of Ghost Mountain City examinees nearby.

Not only were others unaware of Ye Sheng’s true strength, but even these examinees from Ghost Mountain City, who were closest to him, remained ignorant.

When her gaze swept over them, she could see some Ghost Mountain City examinees still looking anxious, clearly aware that even an Intermediate-Tier Giant was not invincible in the current situation and could face danger at any moment.

Ye Sheng opened his eyes and looked toward the distant sky, where seven golden suns glowed with crimson light. He activated his Breathing Technique, and a series of thunderous rumbles echoed within his body.

As the Breathing Technique circulated, golden light began to radiate from Ye Sheng’s body.

The golden light grew increasingly turbulent, illuminating a vast expanse of the sky, resembling a rising golden sun ascending on the horizon.

What was most astonishing was that within the golden light, a trace of crimson radiance shimmered—an extraordinary phenomenon only seen in a High-Tier Giant!

“Ye Sheng!” Shangguan Jianyun and Gu Yuexian were startled, quickly realizing why Ye Sheng had taken such action.

To avoid trouble, the most straightforward method was to reveal his Combat Power to the million warriors on the battlefield, letting everyone know the presence of a High-Tier Giant, ensuring no one would dare provoke him.

Yet, Ye Sheng’s move undoubtedly shook the entire battlefield.