66: Spectacle

With his back to the Thunder Pool, Qin Jin’s thoughts were clear.

Facing an opponent who wanted to decide the outcome in one battle, Qin Jin, just like when he faced Song Niancheng, would not deliver a killing blow, but if someone truly wanted to fight to the death, he would certainly oblige them.

At the end of this Star God Forbidden Zone, a strange scene unfolded.

Competitors who had hunted enough constructs and began to delve deeper into the Forbidden Zone were surprised to find that some had chosen to turn back and retreat from the Forbidden Zone at this time.

This undoubtedly caused a great alarm in their hearts, making them feel that some change had occurred deep within the Forbidden Zone.

...

“Finally, we’re almost there.”

Diaz looked at the increasingly close Thunder God Tree and let out a long breath.

Su Su and Zhang Cheng had helped him hunt constructs as much as possible until they could no longer bear the repulsive force and chose to leave.

He had delved deep, and at this moment, the repulsive force on him had not completely subsided; he could still feel himself being suppressed.

But...

He had finally reached the end.

“In this way, it can be considered an explanation to them.”

A thought flashed through his mind.

He no longer intended to participate in the final competition, but coming this far was for his own tempering, and the current result was worthy of his efforts.

Looking ahead, he gazed in the direction of the Thunder God Tree, his eyes narrowing.

“How can there be only one person?”

“My progress isn’t fast; there should have been quite a few people here already.”

“Wait, it’s that person!”

The moment he clearly saw Qin Jin’s face from a distance, he recognized his identity.

After all, the scene of him subduing the Saber-toothed tiger was too shocking for them.

He thought of the figures leaving the depths of the Forbidden Zone whom he had encountered on his way, and a sudden thought arose in his heart, his eyes filled with surging waves.

“No way?”

Soon.

His guess was confirmed.

As he watched, new people arrived.

He clearly saw Qin Jin defeat his opponent decisively; after the opponent retreated, Qin Jin’s gaze swept far, looking towards him.

A single glance.

Qin Jin did not use a mental attack, but Diaz clearly felt a chill in his heart, a sense of horror passing through him.

That was the result of successive victories, making one’s mental will sharper, carrying the momentum of triumph.

Subconsciously, Diaz took a few steps back.

Without any hesitation, he turned and left.

He had already achieved his initial goal.

Most importantly...

A mental premonition told him that if he were to truly fight this person, it was very likely...

He would die!

...

Deep within the Forbidden Zone.

A tall figure stood still, life energy surging around him, appearing in a strange flame color, like flames encircling his body, flowing continuously like water.

Corona Sect.

Ding Que!

Ahead of him, about a few meters away, lay a small figure, her clothes tattered, face down on the ground, her life or death unknown.

It was Ning Zhi, who had once seen Qin Jin riding the Thunder Tiger pass by.

“This little girl’s strength is truly astonishing.”

Ding Que’s voice contained excitement: “It seems arriving here a bit later isn’t entirely a bad thing.”

“At least the opponents who remain can be called elites.”

He stretched his arms, the sound of bones stretching echoing, and looked ahead.

There, a figure with eyes full of apprehension stood.

Chen Zhiwu.

Ning Zhi’s teammate.

“Now, it’s your turn.”

“I hope you can satisfy me.”

Stepping forward, Ding Que actively closed the distance: “Your teammate isn’t dead yet; I spared her life.”

“As long as you’re strong enough, you can save her anytime.”

“Or, if your performance is outstanding enough, I will also give you a chance to take her away.”

The apprehension in Chen Zhiwu’s eyes faded, replaced by seriousness.

He stepped his right leg forward, forming a bow stance, and spread his hands, taking a posture.

The next moment.

The two figures clashed together!

...

Forbidden Zone Thunder Pool.

Qin Jin closed his eyes to rest.

This was the final destination, and those who could reach here were all considered Generals; upon encountering each other, no one would yield, and they would be unyielding.

During his process of facing enemies here, he could occasionally hear sounds of battle from afar.

Time passed.

Battle after battle, until now.

It had been some time since any new competitors had arrived at the Thunder Pool.

“Has the Forbidden Zone been cleared?”

The Forbidden Zone was vast, but at this moment, in front of this Thunder Pool, only the sound of thunder remained in the world, appearing somewhat desolate.

Opening his eyes, Qin Jin looked back.

Within the Thunder Pool, thunder rolled, and thunderous waves thousands of meters high swept up, roaring and churning.

And at the very center.

That Thunder God Tree became even more massive, continuously expanding, encroaching on the space of the Thunder Pool; it already connected heaven and earth, and now, in its expansion, it had become an unimaginably terrifying giant, an unparalleled sense of oppression spreading in all directions.

“What will the Star God of Mining Star look like?”

Qin Jin began to ponder.

Star Gods were the most important partners of the Starfire Federation; even in Chu Tianyi’s base, he had never seen information or pictures of other Gaia Planet Star Gods.

The word ‘God’.

It contained myriad meanings, one of the most mysterious existences in the star sea.

As thoughts swirled.

Qin Jin’s gaze narrowed.

As far as his eyes could see, the massive tree trunk of the God Tree, composed of thunder, now... had cracks appearing on it!

This was an unimaginable sight.

Rather than being seen with the naked eye, it was more like a subtle feeling from the soul.

The tree trunk, formed by the convergence and aggregation of thunder, inherently contained countless gaps, but in past observations, it would give a sense of completeness, as if this God Tree was meant to be this way; it contained vigorous vitality and was continuously growing.

But observing it now.

Like cracks appearing on exquisite porcelain, extremely conspicuous, the cracks on the God Tree were also directly captured and perceived by Qin Jin.

“Star God...”

“Is it about to be born?”

The moment the thought arose in his mind, Qin Jin had various complex thoughts, but in the end, everything settled into tranquility.

Born on Mining Star, he was destined to be drawn into this unparalleled storm, and now... this storm would finally reach its end.

Qin Jin raised his head and looked upwards.

At this moment, at the top of the Thunder God Tree, thunderclouds continuously surged, gathering from all directions, and amidst the surging thunder, an unparalleled terrifying vortex formed above!

Within the Forbidden Zone, with the start of the Heavenly Selection, it was the last part of Mining Star covered by thunderclouds.

Now...

From the outermost part of the Forbidden Zone, thunderclouds rolled, clouds chasing clouds, thunder chasing clouds, gathering towards the center.

This was an unimaginable natural wonder!

Within the vortex-like sky, thunder, like thunder dragons, weaved and swam through the clouds, their heads and tails unseen, illuminating the sky.

In the face of such a natural wonder, one could only feel their own insignificance.

It was at this moment.

Qin Jin sensed something, turned around, and looked towards the rear.

There, a tall figure, cloaked and hooded, was slowly approaching.

“There are actually other competitors still present deep within this Forbidden Zone.”

A thought flashed through his mind.

Qin Jin’s gaze fell on the chest of the newcomer’s cloak.

There.

Embroidered was the symbol of the secret cult he was most familiar with at the moment.

A half-golden, half-white sun pattern, rippling with layers of waves.

It was unknown what kind of thread was used.

Under the reflection of the lightning, the golden half of the sun reflected a faint light, while the white half appeared slightly dim.

This tall figure stopped dozens of meters away from Qin Jin.