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He felt the restless blood in his heart completely calm down.
Ye Liangqiu let out a breath. He was really afraid that he would do something even crazier in that state. Originally, he hadn't planned to confront Nagi Seishiro head-on in the end, as the outcome of the match was already decided.
There was no need to expend any more stamina.
But... in the end, he still went.
Perhaps it was that crazy factor in his heart acting up...
A familiar voice also rang out in his mind.
[Congratulations, Host, for completing Main Quest 1*1]
[Reward obtained: Body Flexibility (Substitute Level)]
In an instant, Ye Liangqiu felt his entire body soften, and he couldn't help but lie down.
Just then, Bachira, with cheeks puffed out like a hamster and holding a dumpling, was about to stuff it into Ye Liangqiu's mouth. "Qiu, aren't you going to eat something?"
"If you don't eat, you'll be hungry."
"If you're hungry, the next test will be tough."
"If it's tough, you might not pass."
"If you don't pass, I might... might not see you anymore."
Ye Liangqiu, while enjoying the pleasure of his body undergoing transformation, swallowed the dumpling in one bite and rolled his eyes. "Don't exaggerate so much, okay? I'm not going to die here!"
"You guys!"
Yoichi Isagi watched the two bicker and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, Ye Liangqiu, you give off a completely different vibe on the field than off it!"
Ya Wan and Tokimitsu also nodded in strong agreement.
The aura Ye Liangqiu exuded on the field made him difficult to approach. Tokimitsu was the one who felt it most deeply; sometimes he didn't even dare to be on the same line as Ye Liangqiu.
Let alone try to steal the ball....
"Is it different?" Ye Liangqiu blinked his eyes as he ate the steak Bachira handed him.
"It is different!"
Just as everyone was enjoying a rare moment of leisure, the screen suddenly lit up.
Ego Jinpachi appeared on it and slowly began, "Next, you will undergo a series of physical enhancement training. Furthermore, during the training phase, you are not allowed to touch a ball."
In an instant, the entire lounge became a bit restless.
Bachira stroked his chin. "Aren't we supposed to start the third test immediately?"
"It seems they still plan to let us rest for a while... before starting?"
"That's not necessarily true." Ye Liangqiu had long understood that this test was unusual... or rather, it was actually a small test, and many people would be eliminated at this stage.
Ego Jinpachi continued, "Those with higher rankings have already begun simulated training. During this time, you will honestly wait here for the training to end."
"As for the third test, it will begin later."
"I will remind you."
The next second, the screen turned off.
He also didn't say how long the training would last.
Raichi almost cursed out loud... but he held it in.
Ye Liangqiu lay down directly. For training, he had no strength at all right now. He just wanted to get a good night's sleep, or perhaps take a bath.
At this moment, Bachira jumped directly onto his stomach, almost making him vomit the dumplings he had just eaten.
"Bachi, get off me!"
"No way... let's go play some more ball, okay? Anyway, you can do anything during training... Qiu, you can teach me the weapon you used before!"
.....
The training period was truly boring to the extreme.
In Ye Liangqiu's eyes, Yoichi Isagi's physical fitness was particularly ridiculously poor.
However, ten days passed in a flash.
In the lounge.
Everyone was bickering and playing. After just a month of living together, at least everyone had gotten to know each other. Even Ye Liangqiu was almost led astray by them.
At this moment, the broadcast began to announce.
All players please gather in the direction of the hall.
"Here we go." Ye Liangqiu slowly stood up, grinning. The third test was finally beginning. In his opinion, this test was the most interesting. He looked back at the bickering crowd, hoping they would still be smiling later.
Hearing the announcement, everyone arrived in the hall.
Bachira looked at the people from other places, with some confusion in his eyes. "There are a bit few people... didn't they say there would be people from other prisons?"
At this moment, Yoichi Isagi also noticed something was off.
Why were these people's numbers so low?
At this moment, the screen lit up again.
Ego Jinpachi greeted everyone, "Hello everyone, thank you for your hard work in physical training. We are about to begin the third test."
"I think those who are sharp enough have already noticed that there are no people from buildings 1, 2, 3, or 4 here, because those buildings simply don't exist. There is only one Building 5 prison here."
"In other words, you are the only players here."
"The rankings are also fake."
Immediately, the commotion in the hall led someone to ask, "Huh? Are you lying to us?"
Ego Jinpachi chuckled, "That's right, I did lie to you. If I didn't destroy your self-confidence, would you treat this test as a joke?"
"First? Second? Or third? Is it that important?"
"I made you unable to know your rankings simply because I wanted you to understand your weakness, so that you could ultimately unleash your potential. Or you could say this is the 'hunger spirit,' and it's a carefully crafted lie of mine."
"Aren't you here now, chasing after stronger individuals because of this lie?"
"To pursue stronger, isn't it?" Ego Jinpachi showed an exaggerated smile, as if this lie was an insignificant matter.
But everyone's eyes seemed to want to devour him.
But he didn't care. Ego Jinpachi continued, "There are many people in this world, but very few strong players. I have collected a lot of information, and what caught my attention is that a large portion of the players who can shine in the world today are ultimately eliminated due to laziness."
"And another large portion of players advance by devouring their target players due to hunger."
"Under such circumstances, do you really think I would let you enjoy life in Blue Lock with indolence?"
"Don't be ridiculous."
"This has always been a place where the strong prey on the weak."
"Now, your desire to defeat those ranked higher than yourselves has ignited your hunger spirit. Only by constantly devouring stronger individuals can you continue to stay in this Blue Lock."
"I believe you should understand more clearly that everything I do is not for me, but for yourselves."
For a moment, everyone in the hall fell into deep thought.
Ego Jinpachi pondered for a few seconds, then said, "Now, the third Blue Lock test is about to begin. The first test was 'Tag,' where you showed your ego. The second selection was 'The Process from Zero to One.'"
"As for the third... it's the process from one to a hundred."
"Next, there is a large door in front of you. Behind the door is the test awaiting you. There are a total of five stages. Only those who pass will have the option to enter the next stage, while failures will leave Blue Lock."
"And those who advance will also be able to enjoy intensive training camp with the world's top players I have selected."
"Then let's begin!"
"Remember, only one person can enter."
All eyes were on the door for the third test.
Bachira also spoke, "One person?"
"Qiu, why don't you go in first and take a look?"
Ye Liangqiu rolled his eyes at Bachira. "How come whenever there's trouble, you make me go first?"
Bachira chuckled.
However, Ye Liangqiu's gaze was directed at many familiar faces present, a few of whom he found very interesting.
As if noticing Ye Liangqiu's gaze, Itoshi Rin looked back, and their eyes met.
"Interesting... someone who came here just to chase his brother?"