Chapter 467

Chapter 467: Fighter Selection

Veyna hadn’t disclosed everything.

Midi also didn’t believe a Dragon Tablet with such minor benefits would interest a major family like the Death Scorpion.

Still, he needed Veyna’s support. Having personally sensed the Dragon Tablet’s aura, he’d grown curious.

If Veyna wanted him to chip off one piece, why not take two and keep one for himself?

Maybe the tablet held greater value for someone with Dragon bloodline.

“The tablet’s aura could benefit me too. Let’s agree to this,” Eighth Apostle Rot spoke up after long silence.

Most resources Midi obtained now were useless to Rot. This rare supplement wasn’t something the apostle would overlook.

Faster recovery for Rot meant stronger backup for Midi.

Risks existed, but with higher chances, Midi stopped hesitating.

“Since you’re asking personally, Veyna, I’ll accept. But let’s be clear—I can’t promise to find or secure the Black Dragon monument,” Midi stated calmly to the Black Dragon High Priest.

True delight flashed in Veyna’s eyes. “Thank you. I never expected guarantees. If you could promise this, you’d either be lying or already powerful enough to outgrow Mososbury City.”

“Any methods to improve our odds?” Midi pressed.

“None from me,” Veyna sighed.

Though Black Dragon priestesses held high status, they lacked power over their fate.

As Dark Dragon God’s servants in the Shaded Realm, they couldn’t enter Dark Dragon City or dragon fortresses, nor join Fighter Selections. Their strength depended on resources from allied factions.

This was their cruel irony—serving the Dark Dragon God meant forfeiting rights to its heritage.

Midi had hoped to extract Crystal Dragon Fortress intel from Veyna, but Death Scorpion strictly followed ancient rules.

Even Veyna’s usual arrogance couldn’t breach this barrier. Those qualified to know Crystal Dragon Fortress details stood beyond her influence.

Though useless for intel, the priestess proved generous with materials.

She gave Midi a spatial ring studded with blue diamonds.

Beyond hiding tablet fragments, its space held rare materials absent from Death Scorpion’s Alchemy Workshop.

Noticing Midi’s need for Radiance of Darkness, the seemingly spoiled yet sharp priestess included ingredients for brewing those potions.

With these supplies, Midi dove into unrestrained potion-making.

For two weeks, he entered seclusion.

While Death Scorpion rippled from Kanis’s death, Midi focused solely on two tasks—

Brewing potions. Leveling up.

Though the enforcement elder demanded Midi shoulder core member duties, three Level 7 potions prompted the family head to decree: “None shall disturb Midi’s cultivation.”

Thus passed two weeks of simple, patience-testing isolation.

“Level 63… finally.” Midi exhaled deeply, opening his eyes.

Now, his aura had grown purer compared to when he was at Level 62 peak.

The Spirit Dragon Sword within him now bore dark patterns covering over thirty percent of its blade, resembling marble veins. A blend of magic, Ultimate Intent, psychic energy, and Dragon Power pulsed endlessly through these markings.

As power surged through him, Midi’s star-black eyes flickered with deep blue light. Unlike the calm blue waters of before, this new glow resembled sunlight reflecting off crystal edges – sharp and piercing.

This phenomenon only manifested when using high-level mind-related abilities.

Midi wasn’t just using "environmental awareness" anymore – he’d now achieved "Half-Sight Perception".

His Level 63 Extraordinary Awakened body contained vast magic reserves. The Shaded Realm’s unique aerial technique "Sky Sword Dance" complemented his potent Dragon bloodline and psychic abilities – four trump cards forming his true combat strength.

Backing these was Eighth Apostle Rot’s support and his secret "Chosen One" status from contracting the mysterious demon god – ultimate trump cards to be revealed only in dire need.

With these assets, Midi felt ready to contend for Black Dragon Conference qualifications against the Shaded Realm’s elite talents.

Yet he remained cautious – battlefield success required knowing both self and enemy. Though two weeks’ seclusion had boosted his power, he lacked current intel about external developments.

The imminent Mososbury City Fighter Selection offered perfect reconnaissance opportunities. Selected fighters would enter Crystal Dragon Fortress alongside recommended ones, becoming prime threats.

Now comfortably seated in a private arena box, Midi could observe future competitors’ every move and strategy without facing challenges himself – an ideal vantage point.

The selection occurred at a colossal arena outside Mososbury City, diagonally opposite the bonfire gathering’s venue with the city between them.

The format mirrored previous events: preliminary rounds followed by finals. However, this city-level selection far surpassed the bonfire gathering’s scale and average combatant level.

Even minor family warriors here started at Level 63 – Alexis had only been Level 63 peak previously. Such fighters could become influential elder council members in outer tribes, but here they formed the selection’s lowest tier.

Above them stood Level 64 and even Level 65 experts – though true strength couldn’t be judged by levels alone, necessitating actual combat trials.

Some elites not only outleveled competitors but had honed skills through countless Challenges – the "core members of major families".

Though these core disciples already held recommended fighter slots, most shared Midi’s desire to observe future rivals’ combat styles firsthand.

As Mososbury’s premier quinquennial event, families also used this to display strength. Besides the unshakable first family Death Scorpion, the Three Major Families present were: second-ranked Crimson Blood Bat, third-ranked Flame Serpent, and fourth-ranked Two-Headed Warwolf.

Death Scorpion held five recommendation slots, Crimson Blood Bat four, Flame Serpent three, and Two-Headed Warwolf two. Even two slots gave major families significant advantage, letting their top two hide trump cards until Crystal Dragon Fortress battles.

Thus during Black Dragon Conference selections, core disciples became focal points – embodiments of family strength and key determinants of their Conference performance.

First appeared Two-Headed Warwolf’s two core members. Their leader Cort – a Level 65 master Demon Swordman – immediately stole attention, rendering the actual competition arena momentarily forgotten.

But Cort’s limelight soon dimmed when Flame Serpent’s trio arrived. Leading them was Dakhni, a peak Level 65 female elemental mage. Close inspection revealed golden dragon-like eyes with vertical slit pupils – clear signs of Dragon ancestry.

This dark elf’s true trump card clearly extended beyond mere levels. Originally, Flame Serpent planned to include Risen (expected to reach Level 64 from Level 63 peak) in their team. But Alexis’s devastating attack had eliminated him from contention.