Three days later, within the Mystic Realm, colossal Giant Exotic Beasts would descend. These Giant Exotic Beasts were among the top-tier species of Exotic Beasts, not only possessing the ability to fight above their level but also being at level 40.
Three days after the Mystic Realm opened, the Giant Exotic Beasts would appear in the sea just a hundred meters away from the city. Standing at a staggering height of 400 meters, they would begin to approach the city, moving around for three hours.
Imagine a 400-meter-tall behemoth appearing in the city, roaming freely for three hours. What a scene of apocalypse that would be.
The most despairing reason that led people to choose to give up was that this Mystic Realm was a solo participation event. Only one person could enter each Mystic Realm.
Upon learning this, the entire world was in an uproar, and all Pirates chose to abandon the idea.
"Going in alone? Isn't that just asking for death?"
"A level 40 top-tier Exotic Beast with the ability to fight above its level—how could one person possibly stand against it?"
At this moment, in cities with the Purple-Black Mystic Realm, fear and despair loomed over everyone like a dark cloud.
"It's over, I'm in a Purple-Black Mystic Realm city."
"Let's get out of here."
"Such a powerful Giant Exotic Beast—one step and the destruction would be catastrophic!"
The people here were panicking, wanting to flee this place that was about to become hell. But when they reached the edge of the city, they suddenly encountered an invisible air wall. No matter how hard they hit or attacked it, the air wall didn't budge at all; they couldn't get through.
"What's going on?"
"An invisible barrier?"
"What do we do now?"
...
Everyone grew even more panicked.
At this moment, a final message echoed.
"Ten Mystic Realm cities are currently unable to be exited, and no one can enter. Only those participating in the Mystic Realm can enter. If someone participates and resists the Giants for three hours, it will be considered a pass, and then everyone can leave. If no one participates, everyone in the city will face the Giants' attack directly. If someone participates, everyone will be moved to a safe area where the Giants cannot approach."
Hearing this news, the people in the city were in despair, seeking hope from one another.
"Is there a powerful Pirate Crew in our city? If there is, maybe there's still a glimmer of hope."
"One top-tier Pirate Crew is useless; at least four top-tier Pirate Crews would need to join forces to have any hope."
"The chances of having four top-tier Pirate Crews in one city are slim."
...
They inquired everywhere, hoping to find a shred of hope. However, soon the people in all ten cities were in utter despair.
"Our city doesn't have a single top-tier Pirate Crew."
"They're mostly out at sea."
"Then gather all the Pirates in the city to fight the Giants together."
...
However, it was difficult to gather them. Many Pirates, concerned for their own safety, planned to save themselves when the time came and were unwilling to gather.
At the same time, the other nine cities were also trying to rally their forces. But the results were the same—the top-tier Pirate Crews were mostly out at sea, and even if there were some Pirates in the city, they were not particularly strong. Those who were slightly stronger didn't dare to face the Giants and instead chose to scatter and save themselves when the time came, after all, there was only one Giant.
Instantly, the people in the ten cities fell into a deep abyss of despair, especially the civilians.
"What are we civilians supposed to do? Such a powerful Giant Exotic Beast—one step and we'd be crushed to pieces."
"If it moves through the city for three hours, the entire city will be destroyed. Pirates, gather together and fight against it."
"Hmph, civilians trying to command us? To gather a force equivalent to at least four top-tier pirate crews is impossible. Even matching one top-tier crew is difficult. Going up to resist is just seeking death. It's better to scatter and seek survival when the time comes."
"It's over, we civilians are going to die in three days! I don't want to die! Wuwu..."
Cries and pleas for help echoed in every corner of the city. Many people collapsed to the ground, their faces ashen.
But some still held onto a sliver of hope. The greater the crisis, the more they clung to any hope, like a drowning person grasping at a fragile straw.
Many placed their last hope on the powerful pirate crews.
"Our city is the territory of the top-tier pirate crew, the strongest pirate crew. The Captain is Bai Shaohan, the Tremor-Tremor Fruit Ability User. He will join the Mystic Realm to save us, right? After all, this is his territory; he should protect us."
However, their last hope was soon shattered.
Bai Shaohan directly announced his decision to give up, not feeling ashamed, and spoke calmly.
"Although this is the territory of our strongest pirate crew, only one person can enter the Mystic Realm, and even if I went, it would be seeking death. Moreover, any other powerful pirate crew would make the same choice."
"Yes, Captain, so giving up is not shameful."
At this moment, not only Bai Shaohan but also Jin Mo's Flying Pirates, Wang Quanshi's Azure Dragon Pirates, and Song Ling's Overlord Pirates all chose to abandon their territories without hesitation.
An attack on the territory of a powerful pirate crew is a provocation, and they would usually seek to regain face. But they all understood that this level of difficulty in the Mystic Realm was not something one person could handle. A top-tier Exotic Beast at level 40 had combat power equivalent to at least level 45, and the gap was simply too large.
Jin Mo crossed his arms arrogantly, "No need to feel ashamed. Even Ye Yu would abandon his territory."
Song Ling agreed, "That's right. Among the ten cities, one is also Ye Yu's territory. If everyone gives up, then it's not shameful."
Wang Quanshi believed, "Although Ye Yu's strength is unmatched, he couldn't possibly pass the Purple-Black Mystic Realm alone. The difficulty is too high. Even if he entered, it would be seeking death."
At this moment, Ye Yu's expression was grave, and he was struggling internally.
The difficulty of this Mystic Realm was somewhat despairing even for him. But in his heart, he didn't want to give up.
If it weren't for his territory in the city, he might have given up, as there was no need to take the risk. But there was one.
Seeing Ye Yu frown, Xia Ling and the others grew worried.
"Captain, you're not thinking of participating, are you?"
"Captain, it's best not to participate. It's too difficult. The previous Purple-Black Mystic Realm was already perilous for us. You're strong, Captain, but even if you reach level 29 within three days, you still can't pass. The gap is too large."
"That's right, Captain. A level 40 Exotic Beast is one thing, but a top-tier Giant Exotic Beast? If it were a level 40 ordinary Exotic Beast, we could try, but the combat power of this Giant Exotic Beast is definitely equivalent to a level 45 ordinary Exotic Beast. The level gap is just too big."
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Because they were worried that Ye Yu might waver, they quickly reminded him.
At that moment, the message echoed.
"The countdown to participation begins. You have ten seconds. Within these ten seconds, to choose to participate, simply select a city in your heart and then verbally declare your participation. You will then be teleported in. After ten seconds, if you have not chosen to participate, you will no longer be able to challenge. Once someone chooses to participate, the announcement will be made."
Immediately, the ten Mystic Realm cities fell silent, deathly still. Would anyone choose to participate?
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