Chapter 266 - - 264 National Idol_1

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In order to stabilize public sentiment, the news that Qiyuan Star had swept the first two places was broadcast immediately.

The internet and television were filled with reports about how Duge had completed the Alien Battlefield in one day, winning a massive amount of resources for Qiyuan Star.

Praises for Duge were everywhere across major cities and schools.

To celebrate the record-breaking victory, the food ration for everyone was upgraded a level that day.

With a dominating first-place finish and sweeping the top two spots on the Alien Battlefield, it had been a long time since Qiyuan Star had seen such a glorious achievement.

People cheered and were overjoyed, dispelling the usual gloominess.

Many even hailed Duge as the contemporary Hua Guyun.

After all,

clearing the Alien Battlefield in one day was just too mythical.

Also publicized were Duge’s three record-setting runs in the simulation field and his commoner status.

It had to be said,

the Propaganda Department of Qiyuan Star knew exactly how to effectively boost the citizens’ confidence and soothe their emotions.

As for those warriors who had been sacrificed on the battlefield, no one mentioned them.

This was the advantage of collective upbringing, for no matter how many died on the Alien Battlefield, no one would grieve or feel pain.

What most people cared about was whether there would be enough resources for them to survive the following year.

As for the elite families’ warriors accidentally injured by Duge, naturally, no one would confront him while he was in the limelight.

As long as Duge survived the four rounds on the Alien Battlefield, he would undoubtedly become the rightful leader of Qiyuan Star.

At this moment, to curry favor with him was urgent; how could anyone possibly oppose him?

Since yesterday, many elite families controlling crucial departments of Qiyuan Star had sent Duge many delicacies and fine wines.

In the resource-scarce Qiyuan Star, delicacies and wines were always in high demand.

Even more families made analyzing Duge’s tactics their top priority.

The changing rules of the Alien Battlefield meant a change in how the nation selected its talents; standing out required showcasing one’s unique abilities.

After all,

the Alien Battlefield was where real merit was proven, and for a family to continue its legacy, each generation must participate in the Alien Battlefield and return alive.

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“The winds of change are blowing,” Duge murmured as he browsed the news online, shaking his head with a sigh.

“What has changed?” Liang Fei asked.

“The battle mode of the Alien Battlefield is going to change, which is why the Propaganda Department is promoting master’s achievements,” Liang Le explained seriously. Her eyes were filled with happiness and pride; they had become Duge’s people, and the higher Duge’s position, the higher their status would rise.

At that moment,

Duge’s ears twitched slightly as he turned to look out the window.

Nan Youlong’s helicopter was approaching the estate rapidly.

After his spiritual power reached 120,000, Duge’s body had continued to transform, and now his senses covered an area of nearly one kilometer in radius. He could detect even the slightest rustle of the wind and grass, and even the whispers of Liang Fei and Liang Le couldn’t escape him.

The two girls really seemed to become his people and did not leak his whereabouts to the outside.

In the past two days, Duge had also found a way to block the constantly active Plucking Feathers in Passing skill - water.

By covering his palm with a thin layer of water film, he could effectively isolate Plucking Feathers in Passing, though the downside was that others might simply think his palms were always sweaty.

In the last Alien Battlefield, starting from the Void Refinement Realm, cultivation techniques began to temper the Divine Soul. Duge had almost maxed out his plundering, his Cultivation Level far exceeded the Mahayana Stage, and he did not know how many times he had improved his refinement of the Divine Soul.

Refining the Divine Soul directly enhanced the Sea God’s Power.

Now, Duge could skillfully control the water sources within the range of his divine consciousness.

As for the water in a person’s body, like blood and cellular fluid, he could not mobilize it.

Throughout history, no Sea God was heard to be able to drain someone’s bodily fluids during battle. Their Divine Power, perhaps, could only control ownerless water sources.

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“An additional match?” Hearing the news brought by Nan Youlong, Duge was stunned.

“Yes, an additional match.” Nan Youlong looked at Duge with an apologetic expression, and said, “I know this is somewhat unfair to you, as every Alien Battlefield is a life-and-death gamble. But this time, it was Pan-Universe Entertainment that specifically requested your participation, and we couldn’t refuse.”

“No need to refuse, I’ll participate.” Duge smiled and readily agreed.

What a joke.

Although the Alien Battlefield was dangerous, the benefits it brought were huge: soaring spiritual power, extra skills, just thinking about it made one happy, much better than simulation training.

“You have no objections?” Nan Youlong asked, astonished.

“I enjoy the pleasure that success brings.” Duge pointed at the news scrolling on the display screen and said proudly, “And besides, haven’t you said it before? Participating in more Alien Battlegrounds might help find a way to break free from Pan-Universe Entertainment. Previously, due to age restrictions, I could only participate in seven Alien Battlegrounds. Now there’s one more, it’s my opportunity, why should I object?”

Nan Youlong looked at the boastful Duge, suddenly unsure what to say.

Maybe it was because his first victory was too easy, which gave him a blind confidence!

But this was a good thing for Qiyuan Star…

However, things still needed to be made clear, and Nan Youlong said, “Duge, this sudden rule change by Pan-Universe Entertainment is very likely influenced by you. The reason they set the additional match three months from now is probably to give other planets time to prepare and select candidates. Therefore, everyone’s style in the next Alien Battlefield will change, and the battlefield will likely be chaotic. You must be careful and make sure to come back alive.”

“Hmm, I know.” Duge nodded, “What about the simulation training you promised me?”

“We can arrange an additional session for you,” Nan Youlong said. “An elite simulation at that level. But the time can only be two and a half months at the most, because there will be the added Alien Battlefield in three months’ time. So, whether or not you clear the simulation by then, the outside world will forcibly shut it down.”

“No problem.” Duge’s face was indifferent; he had already scoffed at the meager spiritual power rewarded by the simulation. From the beginning to the end, all he wanted were skills.

“There’s one more thing,” Nan Youlong said.

“What?” Duge asked.

“The higher-ups agree with me that you should try to join the simulation as an ordinary person. Your spiritual power is too high, and you have experience from the Alien Battlefield. Bullying the weak would be too unfair to those students, and it might be too crushing, potentially leaving them with psychological trauma,” Nan Youlong explained. “The higher-ups would prefer that they could learn more from your experience of participating in the Alien Battlefield.”

“So, the participants for the additional Alien Battlefield match will be selected from this simulation?” Duge asked.

“A portion will be selected,” Nan Youlong replied. “The candidates could even be designated by you; within your simulation, if you think someone is outstanding and talented, you can directly nominate them to join you on the battlefield.”

As expected.

Returning from the Alien Battlefield, his power had increased by a lot!

Duge smiled, “Alright then! This time, can the passphrase or whatever be set freely?”

Nan Youlong looked at Duge helplessly and said, “The rules of Pan-Universe Entertainment that stood for two hundred years have changed because of you. What could possibly not happen? The old set of battlefield rules no longer applies. Now nobody can predict what might happen on the Alien Battlefield. So, you could even gather everyone before going onto the Alien Battlefield and formulate tactics.”

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