Chapter 346: Chapter 22 Xu Mo’s Ranking_2 Chapter 346: Chapter 22 Xu Mo’s Ranking_2 “`
On the screens of Chuanxing City, previous rounds of the Transcendent contest’s combat power predictions and their spectacular battle footage were being broadcasted everywhere.
At this moment, Mecha battle scenes featuring Xu Mo appeared on the screen, along with his iconic moments, such as the shushing gesture to the audience and the inverted pinky finger.
All these had caused a great deal of controversy over Xu Mo in Chuanxing City.
Arrogant, flamboyant—the Stark Group’s contestant wasn’t the strongest of them all, but because of the controversy and the dispute with the Royal Academy, he had attracted a tremendous amount of attention.
Just then, a media reporter appeared and began to speak, “Xu Mo, the Stark Group’s representative, famous for the controversy, defeated the Royal Academy, extremely talented but according to the latest investigation, perhaps everyone still underestimates Xu Mo’s talent.
He might be one of the most gifted individuals in this Transcendent contest, aside from Xu Mo, there’s also the Royal Academy girl who fought alongside him, Zero.”
Voices of discussion were heard through the streets.
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Xu Mo and Zero, among the most talented in the Transcendent contest?
This made many people show a hint of surprise, some confused, their eyes turning to the screens, ready to hear more.
“Xu Mo, Zero, it has been confirmed, their Source Power Level, B grade!” the reporter continued to speak.
At these words, the street went silent for a moment.
Xu Mo, Zero, Source Power Level, B grade?
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Have they been fighting against opponents with higher Source Power Levels all along?
“Whew…” many people took a deep breath, someone spoke up, “Idols!”
Too strong, Xu Mo had always been fighting at the forefront of Source Power Level one against the Royal Academy’s top talents, and moreover, he had defeated all the Academy’s geniuses.
Looking at it this way, even Augustine may not be as talented as Xu Mo.
If Xu Mo’s Source Power Level were to reach B+, how strong would his Combat Power be?
Perhaps, he could challenge Alien Races and vie for the top three.
In this case, if Xu Mo participates in the Transcendent contest again next year or the year after, everyone would really have to shut up.
Unaware of all this, Xu Mo had spent the past few days training and also studying the profiles of the top one hundred.
Although he did not have a specific ranking in mind to achieve, naturally he still wanted to advance further, especially since Stark Hao had said, more money!
The day before the top hundred War Generals were to arrive, the mayor hosted a banquet for the advancing contestants.
In the evening, outside a building in Chuanxing City, many people had gathered.
Every so often a vehicle would arrive, and the media reporters would swarm forward.
“The Royal Academy’s vehicle is here.” At that moment, a vehicle bearing the Royal Academy’s maple leaf emblem approached, and immediately the crowd surged forward.
As the vehicle stopped, several figures alighted, among them were the Royal Academy contestants Augustine and Zero, along with the leaders of the academy.
“Augustine, this time the public has ranked you as the number five seed, what are your thoughts?”
“Zero, what is your relationship with Xu Mo?”
“What does the Royal Academy think about this collective elimination, did you betray the Royal Academy for Xu Mo, Zero?”
The swarming reporters unleashed a barrage of questions, but the Royal Academy people proceeded forward.
Security came to maintain order and part the crowd, as the group entered the building.
The media reporters, not getting the answers they wanted, felt somewhat disappointed, but this was expected.
The Capital Royal Academy had lost face this time and naturally wouldn’t respond to them.
Soon after, another vehicle arrived.
“Stark Group’s car.” The media reporters had excellent vision and spotted it from afar; as the car approached, they surrounded it.
Stark Hao, Xu Mo, Ye Qingdie, and two other Stark Group members stepped out of the vehicle.
As the ambassador for the Transcendent contest, it was only natural for Ye Qingdie to attend the banquet.
“Xu Mo, what is your relationship with Zero?”
“What do you think about defeating the Royal Academy?”
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“Are the actions you made earlier a way to humiliate the audience?”
A continuous stream of voices followed, and the security guards hurried over once more to separate the crowd, but Xu Mo paid no attention to the question, and a few people continued to walk straight ahead.
Xu Mo now represented not only his own image but also that of the Stark Group.
He couldn’t afford to be too willful; otherwise, he might have actually gone up to explain the matter regarding the Royal Academy and the gestures.
A din arose from behind, and Xu Mo looked back to see the mayor’s vehicle had arrived, but it was blocked and chased by a mob still shouting for his resignation.
Xu Mo reflected on the situation, a group of political fanatics it seemed.
The mayor appeared to be under attack wherever he went; clearly, it was not an easy job.
The news of their banquet had been released in advance, and the public, being aware, was waiting here.
However, this was unrelated to Xu Mo and his group, who entered the venue, guided by a server through two doors into a vast golden hall already filled with many people, all participants in the Transcendent competition and their companions.
The group took their seats, with each team having separate seating.
Within the hall, individuals from various forces mingled and chatted casually.
Anyone entering the top hundred seats was generally from the upper echelons of society, often familiar with each other.
Here existed a network of connections.
Several tall figures made their way through the middle, drawing the eyes of many; the people of Titan Clan, owing to their stature, attracted attention more easily.
The individuals from Titan Star had a very yellow skin tone, somewhat like the color of soil, covered in solid muscle definition.
“Number one seed.” Stark Hao spoke to Xu Mo, who looked at one of the Titan Clan members he had seen before on the field, a man of explosive Power, capable of shattering mechas with his flesh, not relying on any weapons.
“Barbarians.” A whisper spread, causing the faces of the Titan Clan members to shift slightly as their gaze turned and swept toward one of the tables.
There, a group of people sat quietly, adorned with metallic ornaments, exuding an air of utmost nobility.
“Click.” The Titan Clan’s fists clenched tightly, producing a crisp sound, but the opposite party appeared disdainful.
One of them raised his head and warned the Titan contestant, “Barbarian, be careful on the battleground.”
“Number two seed.” Xu Mo observed the speaker; the people at that table belonged to Lancelot Star, another Alien Race.
They seemed to look down upon the Titan Clan.
Stark leaned close to Xu Mo and whispered, “Titan Star has been destroyed, its people are wanderers.
Lancelot Star folks, on the other hand, are different; they have advanced mechanical technology.
Byron Star collaborates with them, having invited them here.
They are said to be nobles from Lancelot Star, extremely arrogant and seeing themselves as superior.”
Stark kept his voice very low, clearly not wanting to cause trouble.
According to him, the people from Lancelot Star were not to be trifled with.
It appeared that Byron Star’s relationships with Alien Races were quite complex.
Those Alien Races whose mother stars were destroyed, regardless of their formidable strength, were still considered lower class.
At that moment, Xu Mo’s gaze shifted in another direction, where he noticed two familiar faces.
Li Zelong and Nanming Huowu were also present.
People from the top hundred included members of the Li family?
Li Zelong, accompanied by Nanming Huowu, approached the table of the Capital Royal Academy, proposing a toast to the senior leading the team from the academy.
Li Zelong, himself a graduate from Capital Royal Academy, had Nanming Huowu who was now a student there.
Zero sat in her chair, remaining vigilant as she watched Li Zelong and Nanming Huowu.
She recognized them, having seen them before in Steel Dome City, especially Nanming Huowu, whom she had confronted in combat.
Nanming Huowu certainly noticed Zero as well, slightly bowing her head.
Now, she was merely living under someone else’s roof.
Zero, the darling of the Capital Royal Academy with status so unlike her own.
Li Zelong, however, seemed unperturbed, smiling and nodding at Zero before turning to survey the rest of the room.
His gaze landed on Xu Mo and, to the surprise of many, he began walking in Xu Mo’s direction.
Upon seeing Li Zelong and Nanming Huowu heading towards Xu Mo, Zero also stood up, keeping her eyes on Li Zelong.