Chapter 201 – The Faction Lords Feel Immense Pressure!

The third day arrived, marking the final day of the self-selection phase. By now, there were very few examinees who had yet to choose a faction.

The major factions had largely taken shape!

In a patch of Void, Xu Xingchen looked at the faction’s membership, which numbered less than one hundred thousand, and couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on.

Over the past few days, those choosing Ye Sheng’s faction had been few and far between. Even now, they hadn’t managed to gather even a hundred thousand people.

“It’s hopeless! It’s already the third day!” Xu Xingchen looked utterly dejected as he took out an ice pop and began sucking on it—only this could slightly lift his mood.

Seeing the atmosphere grow heavy, Gu Yuexian smiled and said, “There’s still one day left, what’s the rush?”

Shangguan Jianyun opened his eyes and glanced at Ye Sheng, who was sitting cross-legged in the Void. He was somewhat puzzled. Over the past two days, the situation had grown increasingly dire, yet Ye Sheng remained seated in the Void, unmoving from start to finish.

It was as if it didn’t matter whether anyone joined the faction or not; he seemed completely indifferent.

This made Shangguan Jianyun unable to see through Ye Sheng.

…

Time passed quickly, and the third day soon came to an end, marking the official conclusion of the self-selection phase.

Ye Sheng’s faction ultimately settled at one hundred thousand members.

In contrast, the other seven factions in the southeastern region each had over seven hundred thousand members, with numerous Beginner-Tier Giants and no shortage of Intermediate-Tier Giants.

Compared to them, Ye Sheng’s faction’s numbers seemed rather pitiful.

This situation drew ridicule from many within the seven factions of the southeastern region.

What kind of faction was this? It didn’t even have as many people as a single city!

They might as well disband on the spot.

This left Mao Tiandu and over a thousand others feeling disheartened. What kind of faction was this? Could it withstand a single strike from the other factions?

“I told you we shouldn’t have joined, but you insisted!” someone regretted their earlier decision.

“What choice did we have? If we didn’t join this faction, the others wouldn’t take us.”

Mao Tiandu stood among the crowd, gazing into the distance at the lord of this faction. The figure in white robes looked increasingly familiar the more he stared.

…

“Is the battle about to begin?” someone in the Ghost Mountain City Faction asked with concern as they looked toward the seven factions in the distance. Each faction was filled with countless Experts, like dark clouds, bringing immense pressure.

The end of the self-selection phase also meant the third round could begin at any moment!

In faction battles, it was often the entire faction that faced elimination.

“This time, there’s absolutely no chance we’ll survive!” someone despaired. The strength gap between the Ghost Mountain City Faction and the other factions was too vast.

Although they had Ye Sheng, a High-Tier Giant, the other factions had them too.

And they had more members. How could they possibly compete?

For a moment, the dark clouds of war loomed over everyone. No one could predict whether they would face a thunderous strike in the next second.

…

In the Void, Ye Sheng sat cross-legged, his aura calm and composed.

“Ye Sheng, the seven Giants have sent an invitation.”

At that moment, Shangguan Jianyun approached from afar. His expression was peculiar as he held a golden invitation in his hand. Upon reaching Ye Sheng, he handed it over.

“An invitation?”

Everyone around looked up, utterly astonished.

They had all prepared themselves for battle against the seven factions, only to receive an invitation instead.

An invitation to what?

What was there to invite in this Federation Grand Examination?

“What invitation?” Xu Xingchen was so shocked that he sat up from his reclining position, even dropping the ice pop in his hand.

“An invitation?” Ye Sheng opened his eyes, his brows slightly furrowed, as he took the invitation from Shangguan Jianyun’s hand and looked down at it.

The invitation was a golden letter, very formal.

Ye Sheng opened it and scanned the contents, his gaze involuntarily sharpening.

Xu Xingchen and the others gathered around, watching. Seeing Ye Sheng’s unusual expression, they couldn’t help but ask, “Boss, what did they say in the letter?”

“See for yourselves!” Ye Sheng couldn’t be bothered to explain, handing the golden letter to the group for them to read.

Xu Xingchen, quick-eyed and swift-handed, snatched it first. His eyes swept over the contents, and after a moment, he exclaimed in surprise, “They’re actually inviting us to join forces?”

“Join forces?!” Many were stunned!

Xu Xingchen continued, “After joining forces, we’ll target a Peak Tier faction together?!” As he spoke, he couldn’t help but gasp.

“Am I seeing this right? A Peak Tier faction?! There’s a ‘Peak Tier’ presence in this Federation Grand Examination?!” Xu Xingchen rubbed his eyes hard.

Shangguan Jianyun withdrew his gaze from the invitation, his expression extremely grave. “I never expected there would be a Peak Tier presence in this Federation Grand Examination!”

Gu Yuexian looked at the contents of the invitation, her voice trembling. “And not just one—there are four Peak Tier presences! What is this about? In past years, even one Peak Tier was a rare sight. This time, four have come at once?! Are they trying to destroy the entire Blood Fiend City?”

Gu Yuexian was dumbfounded!

This Federation Grand Examination truly was terrifying!

With Peak Tier presences, even High-Tier Giants would have to step aside.

Shangguan Jianyun said solemnly, “All the High-Tier Giants must have felt the pressure and decided not to fight among themselves. They plan to join forces first to eliminate the Peak Tier factions. Otherwise… with Peak Tier presences, the High-Tier Giants wouldn’t stand a chance.”

Shangguan Jianyun spoke earnestly, his expression serious, quickly analyzing the High-Tier Giants’ intentions.

They must have made the decision immediately upon learning of the Peak Tier presences—to eliminate the Peak Tier factions first.

Xu Xingchen stroked his chin, his expression turning serious. “No wonder they haven’t made a move since the self-selection phase ended. Something must have happened.”

The invitation mentioned that this alliance wasn’t limited to the southeastern region.

Instead, all regions were joining forces.

Their task was to ally with the southwestern region to eliminate one Peak Tier faction together.

Xu Xingchen shrugged. “If this alliance fails, none of us will have a chance to play! No one is a match for a Peak Tier. By then, it would just be a battle among the four Peak Tier factions.”

“The Faction Lords of the various factions have no other choice,” Gu Yuexian said.

“Ye Sheng, what do you think?”

Shangguan Jianyun turned his gaze to Ye Sheng. In the end, this matter had to be decided by Ye Sheng.

Everyone fell silent, their eyes fixed on Ye Sheng.

Many felt this was an opportunity. Since they all had a common enemy, they could set aside their internal conflicts for now.

Moreover, given the Ghost Mountain City Faction’s current awkward situation, joining forces to target the Peak Tier factions could temporarily spare them from battles with other powerful factions, allowing them to survive longer.

This was the decision of all factions. If they rashly refused, they might be the first to be eliminated.

Everyone thought the same.

“Then let’s go take a look!”

Ye Sheng nodded, a gleam of sharp light flashing in his eyes. It wasn’t that he feared these factions—rather, he wanted to go and see for himself what these Peak Tier Monstrous Talents were like!

“Alright!”

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, having worried that Ye Sheng might refuse.