The next morning, numerous martial artists once again gathered at the top of Mount Yan.
The third phase of Dragon Gate Project had officially begun.
Chen Jiuzhou's voice echoed throughout Mount Yan. "My master and the other three top-ranked martial artists in the Empyrean Ranking initiated Dragon Gate Project. This is a rare opportunity for all martial artists. We are not seeking rewards or wealth. Our only goal is to make everyone in this world excel! Therefore, my master and the other three formidable members of the Empyrean Ranking have decided to triple the number of available positions for the upcoming Dragon Gate training. We will admit thirty individuals in each training session."
The people situated at the foot of the mountain immediately cheered with excitement.
Even Lu Yanxi, daughter of Lu Tianhe, was overjoyed. The increase in spots meant that her chance of entering Dragon Gate had also increased.
However, War God and Sword Saint could not bring themselves to smile.
It's good news if the Dragon Gate training program is truly an opportunity for all martial artists. But if it was a conspiracy, wouldn't that mean that the speed of the world's downfall would be accelerated?
"Jiuzhou, haste makes waste. Aren't thirty spots a little too much? When it comes to martial arts training, we should pursue quality, not quantity." War God couldn't help but advise from the side.
With an air of unquestionable authority, Chen Jiuzhou cast a cold glance at War God. "Are you defying my master's wishes?"
"But..."
Before War God could continue, Chen Jiuzhou immediately interrupted, "There are no buts. This is an order, and you will carry it out!" He ascended into the air and forcefully stomped his foot, causing the ancient stone gate to emerge from the ground. "Dragon Gate is now open. All trainees, enter immediately!"
Following Chen Jiuzhou's command, the thirty martial artists on the list rushed in eagerly.
Chen Jiuzhou glared at War God and the other two. "Hmm? Why aren't you three entering?"
Of the thirty people who entered, only twenty-seven had gone through Dragon Gate. War God, Sword Saint, and King of Fighters stood at the side.
"The spots are precious, and the three of us have decided not to take them and waste this valuable opportunity," King of Fighters explained.
"No, you must enter. I won't allow any exceptions!" Chen Jiuzhou frowned and refused to listen to their explanations.
While they were arguing, three people in the crowd at the foot of Mount Yan disobeyed the order and rushed into Dragon Gate, taking the last three spots.
Boom!
As all thirty people entered, Dragon Gate closed with a loud sound and sank underground again.
"Damn it!" Chen Jiuzhou was furious that they had been outsmarted by a few people. But now that it had happened, he had no choice.
He glared at Ye Qingtian and the others. "I'll let it slide this time, but next time, you three must go through the Dragon Gate training! This is what my master wants, and no one can go against it!"
The episode unquestionably heightened War God and the others' doubts.
Such is human nature. Everyone has a rebellious inner self.
When War God and his companions actively wanted to enter Dragon Gate before, they didn't feel anything unusual.
But now, Chen Jiuzhou's efforts to force them in only made them even warier.
By the time Ye Qingtian and the others noticed something strange, the others were already immersed in the thrill of their power surging.
In total, twenty people had gone through the Dragon Gate training in the scorching summer; five were given the Supreme title. Except for a few who died in the gate, the rest were all at the pinnacle of the Grandmaster rank.
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