The allocation of trial challengers within the Whole Heaven Battlefield follows a discernible pattern. The division into large regions, for instance, is based on cultural influence zones, with each cultural sphere forming a distinct region. Within these regions, the Beginner Villages are further divided by country.
Typically, the system prioritizes placing individuals from the same country into the same Beginner Village. For example, Beginner Village No. 577 is exclusively populated by citizens of Plioya.
Plioya is a small nation situated to the east of Jutrela. Originally inhabited by primitive tribes, the island's fate changed when Qin Shihuang dispatched Xu Fu with 500 boys and girls to seek an immortal mountain overseas.
Knowing the mountain was beyond reach, Xu Fu settled there instead. The offspring of Xu Fu's group and the indigenous people gave rise to the current population of Plioya.
In time, Plioya sent envoys to Jutrela, adopting and learning from its ways. This transformed them from bloodthirsty savages into a civilized society. It's fair to say that Jutrela has been incredibly benevolent to Plioya, with Jutrela's descendants being regarded as the forebears of Plioya.
However, the people of Plioya have inherited some less desirable traits from the natives, becoming the epitome of ungratefulness. They were subservient to Jutrela in its heyday, but turned to treachery and betrayal when Jutrela's power waned.
Their wolfish ambitions and ingratitude are contemptible and morally bankrupt. Yet, the resilience and might of Jutrela are not easily undermined; even in its weakened state, Jutrela has thwarted their schemes.
With Jutrela's resurgence, the people of Plioya now only dare to snarl and bark across the strait, a display that is utterly repulsive. Plioya's own surveys reveal that a staggering seventy percent of its populace harbors animosity towards Jutrela, making them arguably the most Jutrela-averse nation on Earth.
Upon entering the Whole Heaven Battlefield, Plioyans were shocked to discover the exceptional talent of Jutrelians, who dominated the leaderboards and effectively silenced any Plioyan dissent.
Silence doesn't imply consent; in fact, they harbored deep-seated resentment. Take the Shan Brothers, for instance.
The Shan Brothers ruled over Beginner Village 577, where they founded the Black Dragon Society. Among all the Beginner Villages in Plioya, they were formidable figures. Both Shan Hongzhi and Shan Tianming were of eon-level talent, and their progress was impressive.
However, their prowess paled in comparison to Chen Guo's—it was like pitting an ordinary soldier against the legendary Wang Chongyang. Their animosity toward Chen Guo ran deep, cursing him and other Jutrelian experts daily, dreaming of the day they would surpass them.
Today, by some stroke of luck, they received a legendary quest. Upon its completion, they encountered the mythical deity of Plioya, Xuzuo himself. Legend has it that after emerging from the underworld, the creator god Yi Xenoya gave birth to the Heavenly God Tianzhao from his left eye, the Moon God from his right eye, and Xuzuo from his nose.
Tianzhao, Xuzuo, and Yuejie were the revered triad of Plioya, akin to the three Pure Ones of Jutrela. Yet, in terms of might, they were mere toads to the dragons of the Pure Ones.
Upon meeting the legendary Xuzuo, the Shan Brothers were overcome with awe and immediately prostrated themselves, their hearts pounding with fervor. This was the ancestral god they adored!
Xuzuo addressed them: "Your performance has been exemplary, and I am thoroughly pleased. As a reward, I bestow upon you invincible attributes and skills! The leaderboard is now dominated by Jutrelians, which displeases me. You must carry out my will and extinguish the Jutrelian's pride. Do you understand?"
Shan Hongzhi responded with conviction, "Our dissatisfaction with the Jutrelians' hold on the leaderboard runs deep. Fear not, Great God, we shall certainly tarnish their pride!"
Shan Tianming added fiercely, "And as for Guangcheng and Lei Kun, we will shatter their myths and show the world that Jutrela's inferior nation harbors no true warriors. Only Plioya, with its rich martial virtue, is invincible in battle!"
"Excellent, keep up the hard work!" Xuzuo nodded contentedly before vanishing from sight.
The Shan Brothers felt a significant boost in their attributes and had each mastered new talents and skills!
Shortly after, they compared their combat strengths.
Shan Hongzhi's combat strength had reached 80,000!
Shan Tianming wasn't far behind with a combat strength of 77,000!
They had transformed from nobodies into unparalleled masters in an instant.
Shan Tianming exclaimed with joy, "Brother, Xuzuo's power truly knows no bounds. A simple reward from him and we've become this powerful! What abilities did you gain?"
Shan Hongzhi's eyes turned a deep blood-red, and within them, a mesmerizing black pattern swirled. He declared with pride, "Xuzuo has graced me with the Kaleidoscopic Sharingan. Now, I can wield Tianzhao and Moon Reading, and even unleash the mighty Kaleidoscopic Sharingan! I feel invincible. And you, little brother, what powers have you received?"
Shan Tianming's face was suddenly adorned with vibrant markings, and his presence grew overwhelmingly strong. "Brother, I've gained the ability to enter Celestial Mode. In this state, the power of all my skills is doubled!"
Shan Hongzhi noted, "It seems Xuzuo has been fair with his gifts. But he expects us to crush the spirit of the Jutrelians. We must fulfill his directive!"
Shan Tianming declared, "Now that we're this formidable, let's first take down Guangcheng, then Lei Kun, and cleanse Jutrela of its champions—all in a day's work! Besides, we have plenty of Tian Zhao Orders at our disposal!"
...
In Gao Tianyuan.
Upon the return of Xuzuo's avatar, he addressed Tianzhao, "I've taken a direct hand in this conflict, endowing a portion of my power to our kin. They shall surely bring us honor!"
Tianzhao's brow furrowed as he objected, "This contest is the arena of the Sovereigns. We deities are mere spectators, forbidden from active involvement—that's the law. By intervening, might we not incur the Sovereigns' wrath and face retribution?"
Xuzuo offered a reassuring smile and replied, "Fear not. I've been exceedingly cautious. Besides, the Sovereigns are preoccupied with their own war and will spare us no thought."
Tianzhao asked, "What if the deities of Jutrela intervene?"
Xuzuo replied with confidence, "The Jutrela gods may be more powerful than us, but they lack our audacity, which is why they can't beat us!"
Tianzhao nodded in agreement, "That makes sense!"
As it turns out, the gods of Plioya, noticing their trial challengers lagging significantly behind those of Jutrela, brazenly chose to break the rules and descended to give their followers an unfair advantage.
Far from feeling disgraced by such actions, they wore their shamelessness as a badge of honor.
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Meanwhile, on the East Asia regional channel, there was a buzz of excitement as people avidly discussed the triumph of Chen Guo and his companions over the narrative challenge.