âDidnât he spend less than thirty minutes inside?â
Phoenix Flame, Extreme Feather, and everyone else couldnât believe their eyes when they saw s.h.i.+ Fengâs results. This was especially so for Garuda and Elise.
âCould there be an error?â When Garuda saw s.h.i.+ Fengâs pale complexion, he couldnât imagine how s.h.i.+ Feng could receive an S-rank evaluation.
Even a bona fide sixth-floor expert like Ink Crystal had only scored an A-rank evaluation. Besides an error with the stele, Garuda couldnât think of any other reason for s.h.i.+ Fengâs S ranking.
âLeader, is there really something wrong with the Divine Law stele?â Flaming Lotus asked as she turned to look at Ink Crystal.
âThe stele cannot be wrong.â Ink Crystal shook her head. Then, she turned to look at s.h.i.+ Feng, smiling as she said, âAlthough the steleâs challenge primarily tests combat standards, a playerâs talent also weighs considerably in the evaluation. His S-rank evaluation shows he has extraordinary talent in World Laws.â
âShould we recruit him, then?â Flaming Lotus asked in a hushed tone. âWith his talent and S-rank evaluation, it is likely he can reach that step. If he succeeds, he can be of great help to us in the future.â
âReach that step?â Ink Crystal laughed as she looked at Flaming Lotus. âItâs only his talent for learning World Laws that sticks out. Reaching that step is easier said than done. Not to mention, Black Flame has no noteworthy power backing him. Even with our support, his chances of reaching that step would be less than 10%. Iâd rather recruit Garuda than Black Flame. At least Garuda has multiple royal powers backing him.â
Flaming Lotus fell silent at Ink Crystalâs words.
Indeed, reaching that step required more than talent. Players also required sufficient backing. Meanwhile, Garuda, who had the support of more than one royal power, would have a much greater chance of reaching that step than s.h.i.+ Feng, who didnât have even one royal powerâs support.
âGuild Leader Black Flame, you truly are full of surprises,â Verdant Rainbow exclaimed as she walked up to s.h.i.+ Feng. âAn S-rank evaluation⌠Even Ink Crystal only scored an A-rank evaluation. Once word of this spreads, the various apex powers will likely try to get your help for the next Continental Champions.h.i.+p at any cost.â
The fact that s.h.i.+ Feng helped her get second place in the Continental Champions.h.i.+p already exceeded her expectations. It was definitely worth her going through the effort to acquire all those precious materials for s.h.i.+ Feng. She had even gained two admission tickets for the next Continental Champions.h.i.+p.
Now that s.h.i.+ Feng had scored an S-rank evaluation in the Divine Law steleâs challenge, it went without saying the rewards he would receive later would be much better than those of Garuda and Elise, who only scored B-rank evaluations. This meant that s.h.i.+ Feng was likely to surpa.s.s Garuda and Elise in strength by the time the next Continental Champions.h.i.+p came around. For various human apex powers seeking to acquire the Crucible of the Ancientsâ Legacies, apart from Demonâs Gate, everyone else would not let go of the opportunity to partner with s.h.i.+ Feng.
âI was just lucky,â s.h.i.+ Feng said, chuckling.
He was well aware of his circ.u.mstances. He achieved a 73% Legacy Completion Rate on his last attempt only because he had performed every step flawlessly. If given another try, he doubted he could achieve even a 60% Legacy Completion Rate, let alone 73%.
âYou are too humble,â Verdant Rainbow said, shaking her head. Then, she put on a serious expression and continued, âGuild Leader Black Flame, would you be willing to deepen your trade relations with the Seven Luminaries Alliance after this?â
When s.h.i.+ Feng heard Verdant Rainbowâs suggestion, he understood she had her sights set on the next Continental Champions.h.i.+p. Thus, he readily replied, âNaturally.â
The Seven Luminaries Alliance was a transcendental apex power among the human race. Its resources and connections far exceeded Zero Wingâs reach. If Zero Wing could deepen its trade relations with the Seven Luminaries Alliance, its development speed would skyrocket.
While everyone was digesting s.h.i.+ Fengâs results, a system notification suddenly rang in their ears.
<blockquote>System: Congratulations to all who pa.s.sed the Legacy Trials! Each player will now be granted a reward based on their evaluation. You may choose one of the offered rewards based on your preferences!</blockquote>
When the system notification ended, the three steles released streaks of light at the players before them.
<blockquote>System: Congratulations! You have received an S-rank evaluation from the Divine Law Stele. You may choose one of two rewards.</blockquote>
<blockquote>System: For the first option, you will receive one complete Primordial G.o.d-ranked Law Projection Legacy Guidance, the Primordial Abyssal G.o.dâs Blessing, and a Legendary Tier 7 Promotion Land Scroll.</blockquote>
<blockquote>System: For the second option, you will receive one Inferior Divine Tier 7 Promotion Land Scroll.</blockquote>
Tier 7 Promotion Land?
s.h.i.+ Fengâs hands trembled slightly when he saw the two reward options. Although he had long known that the Crucible of the Ancients held a method to go beyond Tier 6, he hadnât thought scoring an S-rank evaluation in the Three Great Legaciesâ challenges would let him enter the Tier 7 Promotion Land directly.
However, after recovering from his surprise, he hesitated over which option to choose.
Although the first reward option only offered a Legendary Tier 7 Promotion Land Scroll, it also offered a Primordial G.o.d-ranked Law Projection Legacy Guidance. If he received this Legacy Guidance, he could almost certainly advance his Law Projection to the Primordial G.o.d standard. In that case, he could suppress most Tier 6 players he faced in the future regarding Law Projections.
The Primordial Abyssal G.o.dâs Blessing was also amazing. In G.o.dâs Domain, even a G.o.d-ranked Blessing could raise the average NPCâs Life Rating to the standard of Heroes. A Primordial G.o.d-ranked Blessing could absolutely raise a playerâs Life Rating to whole new heights.
If he could have a Primordial G.o.d-ranked Law Projection and the Primordial Abyssal G.o.dâs Blessing, he would have a much easier time challenging his Tier 7 promotion.
However, the Inferior Divine Tier 7 Promotion Land Scroll was also irresistible. According to the two scrollsâ introductions, the Legendary version only gave him one opportunity to enter his Tier 7 Promotion Land, whereas the Inferior Divine version gave him two opportunities.
With the Inferior Divine Tier 7 Promotion Land Scroll, even if he failed his first attempt, he could have a second chance at his Tier 7 promotion. This would undoubtedly increase his chances of going beyond Tier 6. After all, neither he nor anybody else knew anything about Tier 7 Promotion Lands right now. If he could experience his Tier 7 Promotion Land before his serious attempt, he could prepare better for his Tier 7 promotion.