Chapter 15: Regional Challenge! The Formidable Sakura Nation Approaches!
After resting for an hour, Ye Chuyun felt his physical strength and energy had almost fully recovered to their peak.
“It’s about time to set off!”
Muttering to himself, Ye Chuyun took out his night vision goggles and put them on, preparing to leave.
But just then, another announcement appeared!!!
[Announcement: District 346 has activated the Resource Challenge Order, randomly selecting District 118 from Districts 1 to 1000. Both sides are forced to engage in a challenge!]
[Challenge objective: The first side to collect 30 Challenge Orders wins this contest!]
[Hint: The side contributing the most Challenge Orders will receive 30 points of free attribute boosts and a mysterious iron treasure chest as a reward!]
[Hint: Killing any ferocious beast carries a certain chance to drop a Challenge Order!]
[Hint: The winning side of the challenge enjoys double energy acquisition and doubled resource gathering in their trial grounds for 24 hours, while the losing side suffers halved energy gain and halved resource acquisition for 24 hours!]
[Hint: During the challenge, the chat channels of Districts 118 and 346 will be merged!]
[Hint: The challenge will begin in half an hour. Please prepare accordingly!]
“It’s happening!!”
Upon seeing the announcement, Ye Chuyun’s expression changed significantly.
In a previous life, it was at this exact moment that District 118 was forced to accept a challenge from District 346, belonging to the Sakura Nation.
When they first saw the rewards for winning, everyone was thrilled and full of energy.
But after some time, they realized the drop rate for the Challenge Orders was extremely low.
It could take killing forty or fifty ferocious beasts just to get one.
Meanwhile, District 346 possessed a one-time item that could increase drop rates, instantly putting them far ahead.
In the end, District 118 lost the challenge, suffering halved resources and halved energy gains for 24 hours.
This was a crushing blow to the already weak District 118.
Thinking of this, Ye Chuyun smiled.
This time was different—the challenge seemed tailor-made for him.
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Low drop rates?
With a 100% drop rate talent, District 346 would have to learn their lesson!
As soon as the announcement was made, the square erupted in excitement, and the chat channel was flooded with messages.
The chat channels of Districts 118 and 346 merged immediately after the announcement.
Besides the people from District 118, those from District 346 also spoke up constantly.
Cai Kun: “What the hell is going on? Who is this District 346? Where did this Resource Challenge Order come from??”
Huang Li: “The drop rate for this challenge order shouldn’t be that low, right? But hunting ferocious beasts at night will be tough.”
Huang Peng: “No need to worry about the darkness. I have a lighter that can ignite indefinitely. We can make our own torches and hunt at night just fine.”
Wang Gang: “We absolutely cannot lose this challenge; otherwise, halved resources and energy gains will be a huge blow to District 118.”
Liu Qian: “Exactly, we must unite now more than ever!”
Liu Daqiang: “Support!”
Nakamura Ken: “Who the hell activated this Resource Challenge Order? If we lose, someone better commit seppuku, for real!”
Wang Gang: “So District 346 is from the Sakura Nation. Didn’t expect to run into people from another country.”
Kudo Moto: “So you’re from the Dragon Nation. What’s really going on here?”
Katsumura Yota: “Didn’t you see the prompt? This challenge was initiated by someone named Shuichi Itō.”
Yoshino Eiji: “Damn you, Shuichi! Do you realize how serious the consequences will be if we lose?!”
Kitahara Sosuke: “Heh, what’s there to fear? I heard the Dragon Nation people are ‘sick men of East Asia’—not only dumb but weak. If they’re our opponents, victory is guaranteed for the Great Sakura Empire!”
Uehara Miyuki: “Sosuke-san, I think you’re underestimating the Dragon Nation. Although their quality may be generally low, they have over five thousand years of ancient civilization. Who knows what mysterious powers they might possess.”
Kitahara Sosuke: “Ha! Miyuki-san, I think you’re overthinking it. No matter how long their history is, it’s useless in this world of gods and demons.”
Huang Li: “Who the hell are you calling dumb and weak? I’m a ripped guy with an eight-pack. One punch and I’ll knock you out!”
Cai Kun: “Who the hell are you calling the sick men of East Asia? Our highest level here is already level 3. Do you have that in the Sakura Nation??”
At that moment, an avatar popped up in the channel—Shuichi Itō had finally appeared.
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Shuichi Itō: “Haha, only level 3? I’m already level 4. Looks like District 118 isn’t much to boast about.”
Yoshino Eiji: “Kuruso, damn you, Shuichi! Explain why you activated this Resource Challenge Order!”
Shuichi Itō: “Hmph, idiots are idiots. Don’t you get it? Who doesn’t want double resources and double energy?”
“I was just trying to do you all a favor. How did I become the villain? I’m innocent!”
Kudo Moto: “Favor? If we lose, we’ll be clowns! Are you going to commit seppuku then?”
Kitahara Sosuke: “Exactly. You keep saying it’s for our benefit, but if we lose, are you prepared to commit seppuku?”
Shuichi Itō: “Well, since it’s come to this, I’ll show you.”
“[Drop Rate Potion: One-time use item. When consumed, increases drop rate by 20% for 24 hours.]”
“Everyone sees this, right? With this, do you think District 346 could possibly lose?”
Zhuang Liang: “Damn!! Drop Rate Potion? How did you get that?”
Cai Kun: “This is cheating!!!”
Shuichi Itō: “Heh, calling you all ‘pigs’ doesn’t matter. I got this from a lottery draw and never had the heart to use it before. Now, this is our hope, haha.”
pS: ‘Pigs’ is an insult here.
Kitahara Sosuke: “Oh! Shuichi-san, forgive my earlier doubts. Didn’t expect you had such a trick. We’re definitely winning now!!”
Kudo Moto: “Shuichi-san, you’re our kamisama!!”
Yoshino Eiji: “Shuichi-san, enough talk. Let’s hurry up and hunt ferocious beasts. You’ll deliver the final blow!”
Shuichi Itō: “Heh, I’ll gather the strongest squad from District 346. Come sign up now.”
At that moment, District 346 was electrified.
Ever since Shuichi Itō revealed the Drop Rate Potion, they believed victory was already theirs.