You Ditched an R-Rank, Now That I’m an SSR, You Wanna Cry? Chapter 78

On the high platform of the venue, the official commentator looked at the schedule, cleared his throat, and continued, "Originally, the competition rules were to be announced by the chief examiner of the Spirit Tamer Alliance. However, due to a sudden five-star instance disaster outside the Imperial Capital, the chief examiner and the Alliance Spirit Tamers originally stationed in Gold City had to leave..."

"Please forgive them for their hard work!"

"Therefore, I will now announce the competition rules for this year's Imperial Capital Peak Tournament!"

The originally noisy Gold City gradually quieted down.

Everyone wanted to know what the rules for this Peak Tournament were, whether they were exciting enough to let them witness the peak showdown between SSR Contracted Spirits!

"This year's tournament will adopt a tower-climbing format with random opponent matching!"

"If you are the strongest champion Contracted Spirit, then climb 100 floors!"

"One hundred contestants will enter the Contracted Spirit Arena Tower, with random opponent matching on each floor!"

"The winner ascends one floor."

"Simultaneously, upon reaching a new floor, you will continue to be matched against opponents with corresponding win records!"

"There is no time limit for the matches. The competition continues until all Spirit Tamers and Contracted Spirits have exhausted their spiritual energy. Tournament rankings will be calculated based on the number of floors climbed!"

"Spirit Tamers may, at their discretion, carry the maximum amount of spiritual energy potions they can personally consume. Please be mindful of your personal dosage limit. The tournament bears no responsibility for deaths caused by excessive potion consumption!"

"Spiritual energy potions are good, but don't be greedy!"

"This Contracted Spirit Arena Tower is constructed from an alternate dimension space, similar to the Ranked Space. It can withstand any attack and will not affect the area outside."

"Furthermore, whether it is a Spirit Tamer or a Contracted Spirit, death within the tower will result in resurrection at the cost of consuming a certain amount of spiritual energy!"

"So, Contracted Spirits with exceptional combat power, please unleash your skills freely and display your strongest power before the eyes of the world!"

After the official commentator finished his passionate speech, deafening cheers once again erupted within Gold City!

Netizens in the live streams of major news media outlets also began heated discussions:

"This tournament format is great! Tower climbing battles! Every Spirit Tamer contestant has a chance for a 1v1, and might even encounter consecutive battles!"

"Battle bliss! The one who climbs to the highest floor the fastest must be an SSR with extraordinary combat power. Consecutive battles between SSR Contracted Spirits, chasing and overtaking each other, that's incredibly exciting!"

"I'm already fired up and can't wait! Start quickly! Sunflower seeds, peanuts, and beer are already in place!"

"Fight until exhausted, and can still take potions? The official rules this time are way too open!"

"There are just too many choices! I don't know which SSR's battle live stream to watch first!"

"The first choice is definitely last year's champion, Eternal Night Judgment!"

"......"

After listening, Xia Yuan couldn't suppress the smile at the corner of his mouth anymore.

This is great!

He could kill many powerful SSR Contracted Spirits. The system's reward bar would welcome a massive surge!

Currently at 70%... Not to mention the 75% mark allowing a prize draw, if he could push it to 100%, that would be absolutely awesome!

Just thinking about this, Xia Yuan couldn't help but get excited.

His eyes gleaming, he swept his gaze over the participating Contracted Spirits and let out a chuckle, "Hehehe..."

Such major tournaments, the more the better!

They should be held every day!

Beside him, the Platinum Dragon King felt the killing intent emanating from Xia Yuan and started sweating profusely.

It swallowed a mouthful of saliva, moved closer to Xia Yuan, rubbed its hands together like a fly, and said with a fawning expression, "Big bro, remember our agreement. Go easy on me, at least give me a chance to surrender, okay..."

Zhou Ke was furious. "Big White, can't you be a bit more ambitious? Are you so sure you'll lose?!"

After hearing this, the Platinum Dragon King let out a cold snort, its entire aura shook, and its expression suddenly turned serious.

Its vertical pupils flashed with red light as it spoke with immense confidence and determination, "Master, about this, you must believe me..."

"I... will lose!"

Fighting a character from its past life, a Dragon God level existence?!

What a joke!

If it really seriously clashed with Xia Yuan, even watching all the cartoons in the world wouldn't stop the nightmares!

Zhou Ke started coughing violently, so angry he didn't know what to say.

Both Mo Shiyu and Xia Yuan were speechless.

Isn't the thing you're confident about a bit off?!

Xia Yuan took a deep breath. "Silly Dragon, I'll try my best..."

The Platinum Dragon King looked at him gratefully. "Big bro, I will remember this kindness. In the future, if you ever face trouble, I will definitely step forward, willing to go through fire and water for you!"

At this moment.

In the center of the Gold City venue, a majestic tower rose from the ground, suspended in mid-air!

The dazzlingly radiant base of the tower enveloped all the contestants.

The voice of the official commentator sounded again:

"Please, all contestants, get ready. In ten minutes, you will enter the teleportation gate at the base of the tower, and the competition will officially begin!"

"Those who need to use the restroom, hurry up now!"

Wow!

Quite considerate.

Xia Yuan looked at Mo Shiyu, his eyes hinting whether they should go pee together.

Mo Shiyu shook her head, indicating it wasn't necessary.

The ten minutes passed quickly.

Contestants from various provinces, along with their Spirit Tamers, leaped into the teleportation gate above their heads in various cool and flashy ways.

Xia Yuan, with one arm around Mo Shiyu, opted for a method that gave her some face. With a flash of movement, he also entered the teleportation gate.

The scene before their eyes began to change wildly!

When their vision cleared again, they were already inside the tower, standing in a metal elevator that was ascending.

The elevator floor indicator was climbing from floor zero to the first floor!

Meanwhile, the audience in the Gold City venue took out the smart AR glasses prepared in advance by the Spirit Tamer Alliance organizers. Putting them on allowed them to feel as if they were personally present, watching real-time high-definition 3D footage of the 100 contestants inside the tower!

They could also use smart adjustments to choose which Spirit Tamer contestant they wanted to watch!

The live streams of major news media outlets also displayed the tower footage of the 100 contestants.

Netizens from Great Xia could freely choose whose live stream to enter and watch.

Furthermore, for every battle, the organizers provided professional Contracted Spirit battle commentators to enhance the viewing experience for spectators!

After all, for battles between Contracted Spirits of this level, some ordinary people simply couldn't understand them, or their naked eyes couldn't capture the action.

This necessitated detailed explanations from Contracted Spirit battle commentators.

.........

The scene cuts back to the metal elevator where Xia Yuan and Mo Shiyu are.

Mo Shiyu summoned the black cat spirit, Little Black.

The cat-girl spirit was full of energy. She clenched her small fists slightly and said with full momentum, "Hmph, the final competition is finally here!"

"God Yuan, are you ready?"

"Let's go!"

Xia Yuan simply stretched his body a bit, a smile playing on his lips. "Come on, let me see who the first lucky one is!"

The elevator slowly stopped.

With a "ding," the elevator doors opened.

Both sides' Spirit Tamers and Contracted Spirits stepped into a massive Contracted Spirit arena. The battle was about to erupt!

Only then did Xia Yuan clearly see the lineup of the opposing Spirit Tamer.

1 level 80 SR Contracted Spirit!

4 A-tier Contracted Spirits!

Xia Yuan's expression showed some disappointment. "Just an appetizer, huh? Fine, good for a little warm-up."

The opposing Spirit Tamer and Contracted Spirits instantly broke out in a cold sweat!

They hadn't expected their luck to be so bad, encountering the Northern Chuan God of Slaughter right at the start!