Above the vast, boundless wilderness, thick smoke filled the air, draping a heavy grey veil over the entire world.
Corpses were scattered everywhere, lying haphazardly; some were dismembered, others stained crimson with blood, and many had died with their eyes wide open. Blood gathered into small rivers, dyeing the earth red and forming pools of scarlet - a shocking sign of behold.
"Reporting, my Lord: battlefield statistics are complete."
"Read them!"
"Yes! According to the report, in this battle, our side routed a total of 325 Demon legions, killing over 20.9 billion Demon warriors. Among them, we captured 21 Demon Command Banners, five super-large Demon Fortresses, and one super-large demon nest, along with other equipment and supplies, with a total value of approximately 67.2 billion!"
Hearing the report, a colonel in military uniform clapped his thigh and praised his subordinate repeatedly. The several lieutenant colonels and majors beside him were also grinning from ear to ear. This was a great victory - a truly significant victory. It was no wonder these officers were so happy.
However, amidst their joy, a lieutenant colonel suddenly thought of something.
"By the way, today is the day of the Lord Trial, right? Will Xiao Feng be participating this time?"
"Oh, right! You reminded me; I forgotten. Xiao Feng is 18 now; it's time for him to participate in this trial."
"Hey heh, perfect! Once Xiao Feng becomes a Lord, we'll give him a grand gift!"
"Indeed! The old captain treated us well, and he sacrificed his life to save a few of us. We must take good care of the son!"
The captain is right!"
"Agreed"
"hehe, so what are you planning to give?"
"I've already thought about it, I'm going to..."
The officers gathered together, discussing excitedly. However, just then, a terrifying pressure suddenly enveloped the heavens and earth, instantly causing their expressions to shift.
"How is this possible! Such strong pressure, could it be..."
"Damn it! Report to headquarters quickly! Request immediate support!"
"Trouble! We've encountered strong interference; communication is cut off. We are unable to contact headquarters!"
"What?!"
"Use a secret technique to transmit the news back to headquarters! Everyone, prepare for battle! We must defend this place even if it means death!"
"Yes!"
The colonel's roar drew a chorus of agreement At this moment every officer showed a resolute expression, ready to face death. They swiftly opened numerous Lord Channels, each summoning armies numbering in the tens of millions to hundreds of millions.
"Attack!!!"
Without hesitation, the officers roared in unison. The massive armies unleased terrifying firepower, instantly pouring it toward the distant Demons.
Dad, Mom, wish me luck! I'm off!"
Looking at the family photo hanging on he wall, Qin Feng said with a smile. He walked out of his room, out of the building, and out of the residential area.
It all started five hundred and fifty five years ago. On that day, mysterious light wave enveloped the entire Azure Star, bestowing a power called "Lords Power" upon humanity. From that day on, humans gained the qualifications to enter the Boundless World and establish their own territories.
But they were also forced to participate in the cruel Myriad Races Hegemony War. They had to content with tens of thousand of alien races for resources, land, and survival.
Whether this was fortune or misfortune there is still no conclusion to this day. Fortunately, countless ancestors used their blood and lives to ensure the continuation of humanity is now so powerful.
However, the crisis had not been resolved. To ensure humanity could continue to thrive, high-ranking officials issued a law five hundred years ago. It stipulated that all individuals who reached 18 years of age must participate in the "Lord's Trial" on July 1st. This law ushered in the era of universal Lordship.
Buzz... Buzz...
Walking down the street, Qin Feng's pocket vibrated repeatedly. He took out his phone and entered a chat group named "Shadow."
No. 4: Brothers and sisters, there's only one hour left until the Lord Trial. Is everyone nervous?
No. 5: Nervous my ass! It's just a Lord's Trial, what's there to be nervous about!
No. 9: Exactly; whoever is nervous is a puppy!
No. 10: Woof woof! I'm a little nervous.
No.9: Uh... No.10 sister doesn't count.
No.4: Hahaha, actually I'm a little nervous too, but it's fine. We're so well prepared, we'll definitely pass and become Lords! Speaking of which, why has No.3 disappeared? Wasn't she the one who loved to stir up trouble the most? @No.3.
No.3: Don't bother me! I'm busy memorizing strategies!
No.9: Huh? You have to memorize strategies? Don't you just remember them after a few glances?
No.3: Damn you! I hate academic elites showing off!
No.5: Hehe , No.3, you academic slacker, just give up. I suggest you find a strong backer as soon as you enter the trial; that can significantly increase your survival rate!
No.3: Bullshit! Does this old lady need a backer?
No.4: @No.7 @No.8, what about you two? Nervous?
No.8: Not bad.
No.7: A Little nervous.
Typing a line on his phone , Qin Feng chuckled softly. The Lord Trial was the test before becoming a Lord. Although it wouldn't result in death, it concerned one's future and whether one could obtain Lords Power. In this era , not having Lords Power was tantamount to being declared dead.
So... saying he wasn't nervous was unrealistic. But with No.4 stirring things up, most of his anxiety disappeared.
No.1: @No.7, no need to be nervous, you can do it!
No. 3: Hehe, No.1 appeared!
No.5: Mhm mhm! No.1 always follows No.7!
No.9: Definitely no more than three sentences!
No.1: @Everyone, no need to be nervous! We have undergone genetic modifications and learned combat skills since childhood. We've been preparing for 18 years. Believe in yourselves! We will not only become Lords, but also the cream of the crop!
Qin Feng nodded in agreement. He had been preparing for 18 years; there was nothing to fear. His nervousness vanished, replaced by steely determination.
He looked up towards the school gate of Shuangu City First Higher Academy. The grand gate was surrounded by parents, their eyes filled with both anticipation and worry.
"The heartbreaking concern of parents..." Qin Feng sighed, then squeezed through the crowd to enter the school.
"Oh? Qin Feng, you changed your hairstyle?" a classmate greeted him with surprise.
Qin Feng had neat short hair today, making him look refreshed and energetic. While his features were well defined, he was slightly short for his age, standing at less than 1.7 meters. But he knew strength was not determined by height.
"Mhm, change my hairstyle, change my luck!" Qin Feng replied with a smile.
In school, Qin Feng's relationships were generally good - except for certain people.
"Hmph!" A rather attractive girl let out a cold snort as he approached, causing surrounding students to cast unfriendly glances his way.
Qin Feng pretended not to notice, though he was still puzzled as to why she had hated him for three years.
"She's crazy," Qin Feng cursed silently, sitting down on the sports field.
Suddenly, the girl's companion walked toward him. "Kid, if you know what's good for you, apologize to our Xiao Lan!" an arrogant boy said coldly.
"What if I don't?" Qin Feng restored. "Are you going to bite me?"
The surrounding students stifled laughs. The boy's face flushed with anger.
"Oh? You want to hit me? Teacher! Teacher!" Qin Feng raised his hand immediately. The boy clenched his fists but suppressed the impulse, storming off with his lackeys.
Qin feng watched them go with a smirk. With so many teachers watching, fighting was suicide. If it weren't for that , he wouldn't have hesitated to defend himself.
"Fellow students, I won't say anything superfluous; I wish you good luck!" The aged principal shouted across the field of 5,736 students.
"I now declare the Lord Trial officially open!"
An invisible force instantly enveloped the field. All 5,736 students simultaneously lost consciousness, their souls entering the Lord's Trial Space.