Merging with Demon Spirits

Chapter 656: Chapter 479: He Has Arrived

October 8th.

PM.

There are four hours left until the end of the popularity vote.

Shangjing, Gathering Star Glory Arena.

Tonight, there is no match, but it is livelier than any previous event.

At this moment, enthusiastic spectators are filling every corner of the arena, and various famous personalities are attending today’s event.

Over a thousand security personnel in black uniforms have been deployed to maintain order.

”These people are like they’re mad.”

Spoke a low-ranking security officer quietly, his expression somewhat tense.

Though not his first time on security duty, today’s crowd is just too large, and their mood is exceptionally excited.

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Not just the security, there are many Martial Artists and Demon Spirit Masters secretly protecting the event, including over twenty Kings and three Emperors.

Tonight is the deadline for the popularity vote.

After midnight, the spots for 34 participants will be decided.

Each spot can bring two assistants, totaling 102 people.

The popularity of the assistants is not as high as the participants, but their talents are not lacking. Some of their talents are even more outstanding, only held back by their younger age.

Of the 102 people, at least one-third are expected to become Kings in the near future.

Kings are very valuable, qualifying them to become Guardians.

In the 12 Base Cities nationwide, each has just over a dozen Guardians. Shangjing has the most, but not more than nineteen, less than twenty.

The people on the popularity list represent more than half of Hua Country’s elite combat power for the next ten years.

Therefore, the amount of security present is not an exaggeration.

At the center of the arena, the original competition grounds have lowered underground, and a circular floating stage over a hundred meters in diameter has appeared.

The floating stage is five meters above the ground.

Above the stage, there are numerous illusory figures.

This is the top 100 of the popularity vote.

Among these 100 figures, 34 are in color, positioned in the center, indicating they are in the top 34 of the popularity ranking.

The other figures are gray, surrounding the colored figures.

Each figure has a number from 1 to 100 above it, representing their popularity rank.

The number below each figure represents their vote count.

The number below the first figure is: 10332334, the votes have already surpassed ten million.

The vote counts for the figures in the 33rd and 34th positions are around three million, very close to each other, constantly swapping places, with the 34th sometimes dissipating and reappearing.

These 100 figures change positions with the shifting numbers, creating an exceptionally splendid and stunning scene.

This is an All-Star event to reward fan support.

A true gathering of shining stars.

It is more exciting than any edition of the Glory All-Star event.

”Jing Feiyang!”

”Lin Jian!”

”Chen Tianxun!”

”Zhang Junhao!”

”Zhao Zhou!”

The audience’s cheers echoed like an avalanche throughout the arena, and with the host’s introduction, the top 34 from the popularity ranking leaped onto the floating stage.

They greeted the fans briefly.

After the greetings, the host began the Q&A session.

”Jing Feiyang, as the top of the popularity ranking, do you have anything to say to your supporters?”

The host asked.

At this time, a young man in black Martial Arts attire appeared on the light curtain, handsome in appearance but with a somewhat cold demeanor.

The young man’s name is Jing Feiyang, 35 years old this year.

Profession: Archer.

He was the captain of the Red Dragon Team in the 17th Top Ten Glory All-Stars, and a rare Divine Archer among the All-Star players.

In the 17th Top Ten Glory All-Stars, he was ranked first in popularity. Now, he’s also first in the popularity vote, the only one with over ten million votes.

”Jing Feiyang!”

”Jing Feiyang!”

When his image appeared on the light curtain, the atmosphere on-site was immediately ignited, and the cheers rose in waves.

”Thank you for the support, fans.”

He said simply, then fell silent.

This taciturn style is as usual. The host and audience were not surprised, and after the host’s brief words, they let Jing Feiyang return to the audience and interviewed others.

Guanglin, Red Cloud University.

Martial Arts Arena.

At this moment, almost all the teachers and students were gathered in the Martial Arts Arena, with the light curtain on the high platform also showing the vote-ending event, occasionally stirring screams from the students.

At this time, Yang Fan and Gao Hai were among them, surrounded by members of the Jianghu Martial Arts Club.

”Gao Hai, are you sure Lin Feng and the others will appear?”

Yun Lin, dressed in a silver gown, turned her head to Gao Hai and asked.

This past week, they have all been eager to see how the Lin Feng team would stir things up.

But as the days passed, apart from that one post, there was no news from the Lin Feng team.

As the deadline for the voting approached, people stopped paying attention to the Lin Feng team’s movements, with many considering that post as a prank.

Even fans don’t believe the three of Lin Feng can make it onto the popularity ranking and earn the spot among the students.

”It should be tonight!”

Gao Hai said.

”If they want to stir things up, what occasion is more suitable than this gala? More spectators?” Yang Fan said with a smile.

At this moment, there were more than five hundred million viewers watching the live broadcast on TV and online.

This number could even be higher.

If the Lin Feng team wants to stir things up, they absolutely won’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

”Really can’t wait!”

Bai Ji and other members of the Jianghu Martial Arts Club looked expectant, feeling incredibly excited.

At this moment, everyone else was attentively watching the gala, but only these core members were eagerly waiting for the Lin Feng team to appear.

Although they didn’t think the Lin Feng team had a chance of getting a spot, what if?

What if they succeeded?

Even if it’s only a helper spot, that would be great!

Just thinking about it made them feel blood boiling, with a tingling sensation all over their bodies.

After a simple interview, the segment moved into the personal showcase and challenge segment.

The personal showcase is essentially a presentation of individual strength.

Those ranked high on the popularity list don’t need this, as their votes have already secured a spot.

This is an opportunity for those lower in the ranking to showcase.

A good performance can increase their votes.

The subsequent challenge segment is also one of the highlights of the gala.

This is also an opportunity for those lower in ranking to show their prowess.

There are two styles: duels and team battles.

In this segment, even those with lower votes and no chance of earning a student spot want to use this stage to showcase themselves.

After all, this is a rare opportunity for presentation.

There won’t be another chance like this in the future.

Everyone in the top hundred of the popularity ranking is a master, so the battles are exceptionally exciting.

With each battle ending, the virtual positions overhead on the stage keep changing.

But this doesn’t affect those at the top of the rankings.

No one would challenge them either.

After all, those at the top must have formidable strength.

”Xu Xing’s strength is average, but as support, she is indeed quite good.”

Zhang Junhao watched the battle and said.

”Indeed, this woman is hard to deal with, can’t defeat you, but can annoy you.”

Zhou Shengkai agreed with a smile.

Only his smile seemed a bit forced at the moment.

Although he made it to the popularity ranking before the 34th spot, his ranking kept fluctuating between 33rd and 34th, with only 90,000 votes difference from Chen Datian in 35th, feeling like he could be overtaken at any moment.

There were still two hours left before the voting ended, and unexpected challenges could happen at any time.

Seeing Zhou Shengkai’s concern, Zhang Junhao reassured him: ”I’ve already spoken, it’s fine.”

Challenges can indeed impact popularity, that’s for sure.

In the popularity ranking, Zhou Shengkai’s combat prowess is average, mainly playing a support role. If anyone challenges him, there’s no guarantee Zhou Shengkai would win.

Though it’s normal for a support role not to beat combat professions, this can greatly affect the vote outcome, especially being dangerous when ranked lower.

However, he had already spoken in advance, those lower ranked with no hopes of earning a spot would usually give him face.

Zhou Shengkai breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, ”Thank you, Brother Hao.”

”We’re all one team, no need to be polite.”

Zhang Junhao said casually, then asked Zhao Zhou next to him: ”What are you looking around for?”

”Didn’t the Lin Feng team post about wanting three spots? With just over two hours left, I’m checking if they’ve arrived.”

Zhao Zhou said, his tone carrying a hint of sarcasm.

Once these words were spoken, many joined the topic.

Some admired the Lin Feng team’s achievements, as indeed, those achievements were illustrious.

You can doubt the Lin Feng team’s strength, but you can’t deny their achievements.

While some admired, others were displeased.

Even those who admired the Lin Feng team didn’t believe they had a chance of earning a student spot.

What’s more, now with just two hours until the vote ends, what tricks could they possibly play?

”They’re here!”

”Whoa, whoa!”

As everyone was chatting, the atmosphere on-site suddenly exploded, with exclamations erupting like a tsunami.

Zhao Zhou and several others looked slightly uneasy and almost simultaneously turned their gazes to the light curtain around the stage.

Within the light curtain, eleven figures dressed in matching outfits stepped into the arena.

Leading them was a youth with a faint smile playing on his lips, none other than Lin Feng.