220: Just follow the script.

Throne of Bones.

A dim sky, desolate land, and wailing cold winds comprised this lifeless, grey world.

Ice Heart Queen sat upon a massive throne built from piles of white bones.

Beside the throne, the Holy Light Bishop wore red robes and a crown.

Before them was a magic array floating with eerie runes.

In the center of the magic array, a chalice-like vessel was placed.

“We’ve finally reached this point.”

The Holy Light Bishop’s eyes blazed, flickering with madness.

Although the plan to destroy the Knights Templar had failed, the sacrificial ritual, as the main quest, was still proceeding smoothly.

As long as these contestants fought to the death in the Throne of Bones, the chalice would absorb their Souls.

And before the God of Truth Mora descended, the outside world would only think this was a competition.

The Holy Light Bishop's gaze was somber as he carefully considered if he had overlooked anything.

Suddenly, he remembered something and said to Ice Heart Queen, “Qin Yang didn’t come in, did he?”

When the Secret Realm opened, the Holy Light Bishop had instructed Ice Heart Queen to use her Secret Realm authority to prevent Qin Yang from entering.

The Holy Light Bishop had previously thought Qin Yang would be a good sacrifice.

But now, it seemed this person’s strength was unknown, his motives unclear; he was simply a ticking time bomb.

Allowing him into the Secret Realm would definitely lead to trouble.

Ice Heart Queen shook her head lazily, saying, “I didn’t draw Qin Yang into the Secret Realm. The Secret Realm is now closed, so he can’t get in.”

A smile appeared on the Holy Light Bishop’s face: “Then let the game begin.”

Ice Heart Queen pouted, saying, “Is it necessary? Playing such childish games.”

“Yes,” the Holy Light Bishop nodded, “We need to make the sacrificial ritual look like a competition.”

“Do we really need these boring games? If I acted, I could deal with these people quickly.”

Ice Heart Queen was quite speechless and said, “Besides, the Knights Templar have already been alerted. Combined with the death Qi in the Secret Realm, won’t they stop this so-called competition?!”

“How can they stop it?”

The Holy Light Bishop shook his head and said, “Even if they know our plan, they can’t produce evidence.”

“And behind us, we have the Free Federation and the Child Family.”

“What they want to see is Amitabha from the Wilderness Nation losing control and going berserk in the Secret Realm, solidifying the Wilderness Nation’s evil god worship.”

“Just for that, they will buy us time.”

“But if we don’t follow the script, will they still help me?”

The Holy Light Bishop smiled, “Let’s continue to follow their script for now. The progress is in our hands, and I still plan to use them. I don’t want to fall out with them yet.”

“This kind of trick is disgusting. I hope you know what you’re doing.”

Ice Heart Queen sneered, and using her authority within the Throne of Bones, she generated a prompt.

【The competition begins.】

【All contestants, please move into the safe zone.】

【Contestants outside the safe zone will be attacked by monsters.】

【Note: The safe zone refreshes every 20 minutes, and each refresh will reduce the safe zone’s area.】

...“It’s exactly like the Challenge Space.”

In the Holy Light Tower, Qin Yang looked at the light screen in the sky.

Just like the Summoning Battlefield he experienced before, when the “competition” in the Throne of Bones began, a huge light screen unfolded in the sky above Holy City.

The battle scenes within the Secret Realm would continuously switch on this light screen.

At this moment, everyone was looking at the light screen in the sky, exclaiming in admiration.

“This is too amazing, exactly like the Challenge activity sent down by Heavenly Dao. Is this really a simulated Secret Realm controlled by us Professionals?”

“Yes, this is a new product developed by the Child Family.”

“If this technology can be promoted worldwide, then Professionals can accumulate combat experience in virtual Secret Realms.”

Below the light screen, Professionals discussed animatedly.

In previous years, the Professionals League was either a Ring Match (arena battle) or a hunting competition in a designated area.

A competition held in a virtual Secret Realm like this was the first time it had been seen.

Professionals were all surprised and excited by this.

If this simulated Secret Realm could become widespread, it would greatly increase the survival rate of Professionals.

While they were discussing the simulated Secret Realm, the battles inside had already begun.

【Nie Xing (Holy Light Bishop) has been eliminated.】

【Ke Zhicheng (Wandering Dual Guns) has been eliminated.】

【Luo Yiming (Phantom Assassin) has been eliminated.】

【Hua Yan (Flower Knight) has been eliminated.】

...A series of elimination prompts appeared before their eyes.

A certain contestant team had already been eliminated upon landing.

From the team members’ names, this was a Jiuzhou Federation team.

“Hua Yan, hiss, isn’t that the person who participated in the Summoning Battlefield with me before?”

Chu Mengxuan was stunned.

She remembered this Hua Yan; he was among the top ten in the Summoning Battlefield and had been beaten by Qin Yang along with her.

At that time, he was considered a Prodigy.

But in the context of the World League, he couldn’t even last a minute?

Are the opponents all that powerful?

He Zhiyi shivered and said, “Hiss, someone’s already out. They all seem very powerful. Should we summon Liang Zai?”

Chu Mengxuan nodded and said, “I’ve already used that item, but he hasn’t responded. Maybe he hasn’t finished dealing with things outside yet?”

“Then what should we do next?” He Zhiyi asked.

Their mission was to investigate the Throne of Bones and then serve as a teleportation coordinate for Qin Yang.

But after seeing the strength of their opponents, all three of them felt a bit insecure.

If they encountered powerful opponents, wouldn’t they be eliminated first?

Ye Qiuning glanced into the distance and said, “Let’s move towards the safe zone first. Zhi Yi, you release Gu to scout for nearby contestants. Avoid everyone you can.”

Chu Mengxuan agreed, “As long as we hold on until husband enters the Secret Realm, the mission will be complete.”

As the three women were talking, four figures swiftly approached from afar.

“Hi~ What are you three beauties chatting about?”

A flamboyant voice rang out.

Chu Mengxuan looked up to see four Professionals with East Asian faces walking towards them, all with ill-intentioned smiles.

“It’s the ‘Cleaver Squad’.”

Ye Qiuning scanned the four individuals.

Under Sword Spirit Hui Yue’s “Elven Keen Eye,” the four’s Professions and attributes were clear at a glance.

She said to Chu Mengxuan and He Zhiyi, “A Level 44 Thunder Swordsman, a Level 47 Blazing Blade Wielder, a Level 48 Crimson Knight, and a Level 50 Fierce Ghost Swordsman. All are Transcendent-level Professions, and their attributes are not low.”

“What’s meant to come can’t be avoided…” He Zhiyi sighed, saying, “I should have taken the time to infect everyone with Gu.”

“Don’t panic, I think we can fight.”

Chu Mengxuan cheered them on, “We have two Epic-level Professionals, and Qiu Ning has Hui Yue. Overcoming a ten-level difference shouldn’t be a problem.”

Ye Qiuning’s gaze was solemn as she said, “The opponents are strong, and their various attributes are very high. We need to go all out.”

With that, she pointed to the sky, conjuring hundreds of Flying Swords shimmering with silver flames out of thin air.