215: The Hidden Dragon List is now abuzz with activity!

Alliance National Treasury!

Just thinking about those four words was incredible!

Yao Tianbi also noticed Lu Yuan's expression, and his voice carried a dreamy longing.

"The National Treasury... that is the treasure trove accumulated by our entire East Continent Alliance over thousands of years."

"Everything stored inside is a legendary rare treasure, a divine weapon, and there are even gold cards!"

"Rumor has it that fifty years ago, Contend for Supremacy Province produced a peerless genius. He won the championship, entered the National Treasury, and took out a gold skill card named 'Body of Gods and Demons.'"

"Since then, he has been invincible among those of the same rank, even able to challenge opponents two ranks higher without defeat. Now, he is the guardian of Contend for Supremacy Province, an Eighth-Rank Saint!"

A fervent flame burned in Yao Tianbi's eyes.

"Lu Yuan, this is the true core of the Prodigy Competition!"

"Wealth and fame are secondary."

"Only this opportunity to enter the National Treasury is a supreme chance that can truly change one's life's destiny, and even change the future destiny of a province!"

Enormous risk.

And... matching it, a huge temptation enough to drive anyone mad.

Lu Yuan slowly closed the light screen.

He raised his head and looked at the geniuses in the hall, each with a different expression.

At this moment, in his eyes, these people were no longer just simple competitors.

They were stepping stones on the path to the Alliance National Treasury.

Since they were stepping stones...

Then he would just kick them all away.

Just then, Yao Tianbi seemed to remember something, took out a crystal chip as thin as a cicada's wing from hisIn my arms, and handed it to Lu Yuan.

"This is something I entrusted to an old friend in the Capital Region, who bought it at a high price from an underground intelligence organization called 'Black Market.'"

"It contains detailed information on the thirty contestants in this individual competition, as well as... a strength ranking list."

Lu Yuan took the crystal chip, and with a slight release of Source Power from his fingertips, a new light screen unfolded.

At the top of the light screen were several bold, flowing characters.

The hidden dragon ranking

Lu Yuan was intrigued. He lightly tapped his fingertip, and the light screen smoothly unfolded, revealing thirty names and their corresponding detailed information, like a scroll slowly unfurling before the three of them.

His gaze did not start from the beginning but directly locked onto a position slightly below the middle.

There, conspicuously, was his name.

"Eighteenth: Lu Yuan (Region Province)"

"Strength Assessment: Fourth Rank, Three Stars"

"Overall Evaluation: Possesses three known gold source cards, extraordinary combat awareness, extremely terrifying practical combat ability, and an astonishing record of fighting across major ranks. Potential is rated as [Extremely High]. It is recommended that all contestants list him as a top-priority target to avoid or focus fire on."

"Biggest Weakness: Source Power level is too low, foundation is still shallow, sustained combat ability is questionable, and in the face of top-tier geniuses of the same level, he may lose due to insufficient Source Power reserves."

The description wasn't extensive, but it reported about seventy to eighty percent of the true situation.

From this, it was clear that this hidden dragon ranking had some substance to it!

Seeing this ranking, Yao Xiao's brows immediately furrowed.

"Eighteenth?"

"How can it only be eighteenth place! Lu Yuan, you're so powerful, this list is completely inaccurate!"

The little girl pouted, her face filled with indignation for Lu Yuan.

In her heart, Lu Yuan was the most powerful, and should at least be in the top three.

Yao Tianbi's expression, however, was not at all relaxed.

"Nickname, don't underestimate this list."

"The Black Market's intelligence network spans the entire Alliance, and their evaluations are always known for their accuracy and ruthlessness."

"The fact that they ranked Lu Yuan eighteenth is already an unprecedented high regard for Region Province."

He pointed to the remark under "Biggest Weakness."

"Look here, 'Source Power level is too low.' This is our fatal flaw."

"Lu Yuan's strength lies in his trump cards and his ability to fight above his rank. But in a competition that gathers the entire Alliance's top geniuses, everyone has their own trump cards, and everyone is a monster who can challenge opponents above their rank."

"When everyone's talent and trump cards are on the same playing field, the most basic Source Power level and reserves become the key to determining victory."

As he spoke, he also slid the light screen upwards, wanting to see what kind of monstrous talents could suppress Lu Yuan.

When his gaze touched the names at the very top of the list, his pupils contracted sharply to the extreme.

The blood drained from his otherwise calm face in an instant.

"This... this..."

Yao Tianbi's lips trembled, unable to utter a complete sentence, his eyes filled with horror and despair.

Yao Xiao also curiously leaned over, and when she saw the name and description at the top of the list, she also gasped, her small hand unconsciously covering her mouth.

Lu Yuan slowly pulled up the light screen, his gaze sweeping over the dazzling names one by one.

"Fourth: Zhu Rong (Nanyue Province)"

"Strength Assessment: Fifth Rank, Peak"

"Overall Evaluation: Possesses an innate Fire Spirit Body, with an almost instinctive, extraordinary control over fire-element Source Power. His personality is like fire, and his combat style is wild and domineering. His 'Blazing Heaven Flame Burst' once incinerated a small secret realm. He is a strong contender for this year's championship."

In Lu Yuan's mind, the lazy appearance of the red-haired young man earlier came to mind.

It seemed that beneath that laziness, a terrifying power capable of incinerating everything was hidden.

"Third: Bai Zhange (Contend for Supremacy Province)"

"Strength Assessment: Fifth Rank, Peak"

"Overall Evaluation: A pure combat fanatic, born for battle, mad for battle. His physical body is incredibly powerful, and he is proficient in hundreds of martial arts techniques. It is said that he once tore apart a Sixth-Tier Demonic Beast with his bare hands. His cards are merely an aid to his combat; he himself is the most terrifying weapon."

"Second: Li Canghai (Linhai Province)"

"Strength Assessment: Fifth Rank, Peak"

"Overall Evaluation: Daughter of the richest man in Near the Sea, a walking Source Power treasury. Her combat style is simple and brutal—she crushes opponents with money. According to incomplete statistics, the total value of her personal card deck exceeds ten billion star coins, including many one-time forbidden-level item cards. Her catchphrase: 'There's no battle that money can't solve. If there is, just double the money.'"

Seeing this, even Lu Yuan's mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly.

The geniuses of this world were indeed strange and varied.

His gaze finally fell on the name that, like an emperor, hung high above everyone else.

"First: Xiang Wuji (Capital Region Province)"

"Strength Assessment: Sixth Rank, Early Stage"

"Overall Evaluation: Grandson of former Chairman Xiang Qingtian, the number one prodigy of the contemporary Alliance, an undisputed king. Possesses an innate, unknown Source Power Saint Body, with Source Power affinity and recovery speed ten times that of ordinary people. His combat record is flawless, having never suffered a single defeat to this day. Based on previous battles, his card deck configuration is estimated to have at least two gold cards and four orange-grade cards."

"Note: The biggest favorite to win the championship, bar none."

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