Global Demon Transformation.

Chapter 571 The Rules of the Mentor Competition
As the contestants emerged from their rooms and gathered together, a series of 37 figures rose into the air, floating above and looking down at the crowd below.

The thirty-seven people gathered in twos and threes, but it was still clear that they were divided into two camps.

One side is the emperor, the other is the king.

"Hanselton, Zuo Ziyu, Matsukata Yuki, Remy, Izumi Tetsuhaku, Kim Ki-jin, Leng Feng, Xilan, Tang Rong, Rudy, Byron, Gustav"

Lin Feng and the others looked up, silently reciting familiar names from left to right.

These are all top experts from various countries. They can still have a chance to meet the kings, but the emperors are figures who are unattainable and out of reach for them.

It's difficult enough to even meet someone on a regular basis, let alone have any interaction with them.

With so many skilled fighters, they could easily annihilate any small or medium-sized country.

Some of their names can even represent an entire country.

"They're all experts!"

"What a grand gesture! To be able to meet so many emperors at once, this trip is truly worthwhile."

"Luckily I didn't give up back then, otherwise I would be regretting it to death now."

"Even if I am eliminated in the end and do not become the king, as long as I successfully become an apprentice, it is worth the ticket price."

The trainees suppressed their excitement and whispered among themselves.

Those who can participate in the King's Plan are undoubtedly geniuses; without talent, it would be impossible to reach this point.

They were all proud and arrogant people who rarely submitted to others, but now, under the gaze of so many powerful figures, their hearts trembled slightly, and they dared not meet their eyes.

Many people had just raised their heads when they quickly lowered them again, their eyes filled with excitement and anticipation.

"I counted, there are 37 mentors, but there are fifteen or sixteen unfamiliar faces. I don't recognize them at all. They should all be at the King level," Yu Qiao said softly.

He, who was usually arrogant and domineering, has now become much more restrained.

Strength is the capital to be arrogant.

Compared to these powerful figures, Yu Qiao was no better than an ant.

“I saw Clara. She’s also a water mage, and they’re both women. If I choose her as my mentor, my chances of success should be higher.”

Dong Yunan said with some surprise.

"Why don't you choose Xilan? She's also a water-type extraordinary being, and she's an extraordinary being at that."

Yu Qiao's voice rang out.

In his view, when choosing a mentor, the stronger the mentor, the better.

Of the 37 mentors, the top choice is naturally the Emperor; if that's not possible, then other mentors will be considered.

Regardless of the teaching quality, the very status of a royal student is extremely valuable.

Many contestants know they cannot become king, but they still participate in the King Becomes Program in order to seek some kind of protection and expand their network.

The connections of an emperor are naturally much more valuable than those of a king.

With an emperor as their backer, no force dares to provoke them easily.

“I want to become Xilan’s apprentice, but she has to accept me first.” Dong Yunan rolled her eyes at Yu Qiao.

She is self-aware.

Among the contestants, my strength and talent are not outstanding; I am at the bottom. It would be extremely difficult and the chances of me becoming a disciple of a superhuman being are slim.

Choosing a relatively unknown and weaker champion as a mentor actually increases the success rate.

But even with a slightly higher success rate, the probability of success remains very small.

"Don't get your hopes up, kid. Do you really think you're some kind of prodigy? Out of 1751 contestants, there are only 15 top-tier mentors. You should be grateful if you're not eliminated. To become a mentor, you must have been handpicked by the organizers. You're more than qualified to teach us."

Yun Tianqi glanced at Yu Qiao, unsure of what to say about Yu Qiao's inexplicable confidence.

This guy isn't bluffing; he's genuinely very confident.

"Ah."

Ye Xing nodded in agreement.

"Tianqi makes a good point. Yuqiao, be more rational. Do you really think you're the chosen one? Your talent and strength aren't that great, yet you have this inexplicable overconfidence. In my opinion, choosing a King as your mentor isn't a bad thing. Remember, this is an elimination tournament; not being eliminated is the greatest victory. We're mainly here to learn. The King's teaching level might be higher, but they're used to being aloof. It's best if they're easy to get along with. If we encounter someone difficult to get along with, it's better to choose a King as our mentor. Our main goal is to improve our strength, not to find a backer."

“There is a big difference between this kind of student and apprentice. They may only study for a few months, but it is impossible for it to exceed half a year.”

Ye Qiu also said.

It's already quite an achievement that the World Alliance was able to gather so many experts; they can't possibly keep them trapped here for too long.

After all, every strong person has their own things to do.

Some strong individuals are the cornerstone of a country's stable development; it's certainly not good for them to be absent for too long.

"Anyway, my mentor is Leng Feng, and he's a good fit for me. Plus, I'm so outstanding, it's bound to be a win-win situation." Yu Qiao said dismissively.

He had already chosen a mentor and was convinced that he would be selected, so he was neither worried nor concerned about others.

The others also had goals, but none of them were as confident as Yu Qiao.

Some are still considering which mentor to choose.
Lin Feng raised his head slightly and scanned the mentors. He glanced over the famous and well-established experts and focused his attention on the unfamiliar faces.

But without any information, you can't tell anything just by looking at the exterior.

While the trainees were observing their mentors, the mentors were also observing their trainees.

The mentors came here for different reasons.

Some were doing it to secure a few trainee spots for their own country, others were swayed by the tempting offers from the authorities, and still others were obliged by personal favors they couldn't refuse.

Of course, some people are simply contributing their efforts to teach students.

Students want to find a strong mentor, and mentors also want high-quality students.

The trainees who passed the first program were not cowards, and all possessed the potential to become kings; some had even already become kings. Even to an emperor, a king was not someone to be underestimated.

In any organization, leaders are the backbone, and the number of leaders is a symbol of strength.

It's not uncommon for multiple top-tier players to gang up on and kill a top-tier player.

Some instructors from smaller countries also hoped to gain something from this teaching experience.

The students they teach have a high chance of becoming champions in the near future, and their strength may even surpass theirs.

Some mentors hope to gain the support of the powerful figures behind their students.

Some students have powerful backers, some even being emperors, like Huang Tianze, whose grandfather was a Martial Emperor.

Taking him as a student would inevitably lead to some connection with Martial Emperor level experts.

With this relationship and friendship in place, it will be difficult for the other party to refuse future collaborations or requests, as long as they are not too unreasonable.

This is also why some mentors come here.

"Alice, do you have any students you'd like to take?"

Among the mentors, two women stood out.

The speaker was a petite, plain-looking Black woman who appeared to be about thirty-four years old. She had short hair and held a golden scepter inlaid with colorful gems. She looked down at the ground as she asked the person next to her a question.

The woman beside her was about the same age, but she was white and extremely beautiful, with long eyelashes, big eyes, and very rare fiery red eyes. Her fair face had light brown spots, but they did not detract from her beauty at all; instead, they added a touch of cuteness and charm. Her long brown hair was casually draped over her back, and although she was wearing a black robe, it could not hide her sexy figure.

One in black and one in white—that's what makes them so eye-catching.

"I am only a mid-level Spirit King, the weakest among the mentors, and I have no reputation. Good students would never choose me."

Alice smiled, a hint of self-deprecation in her expression.

Being chosen as one of the mentors for this King's Achievement Program was already beyond her expectations. As for those recognized outstanding students, there weren't enough for even the Kings, so how could it possibly be her turn?

Among all the mentors, she has no advantage whatsoever except for her appearance.

But who chooses a mentor based on appearance?

It's not a beauty pageant, is it?

Even if such a person exists, they will soon be eliminated, so it's not very meaningful.

It won't help her either.

"Yes."

The Black woman sighed.

Although she is a high-ranking Spirit King, her strength is among the lowest of the mentors.

Not to mention compared to the Emperor, it doesn't even have an advantage compared to other King-level mentors.

Their similar abilities and circumstances are one of the reasons why they were able to be together.

The other emperors are high above them; they may not ignore them, but they won't play with them either.

They had no complaints about this.

Kings and emperors are on completely different levels.

Lin Feng noticed that there were twenty or thirty people around them, holding various video recording devices and filming them continuously.

The first plan to climb the ladder to heaven only has photos, but this battle for mentors should be broadcast as a program.

"I wonder if this is a live stream?"

Ye Qiu asked with some curiosity.

"It can't be a live stream, what if something unexpected happens?"

Lin Feng said.

Just then, the atmosphere suddenly quieted down, and a figure walked out and appeared in front of the students.

It's Igor.

"The second phase of the King's Plan: The Mentor Competition - Let me explain the rules."

Igor, as always, disliked small talk and got straight to the point.

"The mentor selection process involves 37 mentors, each with varying strengths and unique characteristics. It's okay if you don't know them yet. The mentors will introduce themselves one by one, showcasing their abilities and strongest skills. Students can choose based on their career plans and strengths. My advice is that a mentor's strength isn't necessarily the most important; finding one who suits you is more crucial for going further."

"Each mentor can have fifteen students, and each student can have one assistant. The assistants are not limited to the previous combination, which means that a mentor can mentor a total of thirty students."

"This time, there are a total of 1751 students and assistants. With 37 mentors, the maximum number of students that can be accepted is 1110. This means that 641 people will be eliminated in this mentor competition."

"Mentors possess three invitation cards. Students who obtain a card automatically become that mentor's student. Of course, students who obtain a card also have the right to refuse the mentor's invitation. The method of refusal is simple: just crush the invitation card. Therefore, mentors need to choose carefully, as invitation cards cannot be reused. So please choose carefully, mentors. To avoid certain risks, when selecting students, the total number of students of the same nationality as the mentor, plus assistants, cannot exceed ten."

"Mentors need to set up assessments and select students. Once a student passes the assessment, they are considered a successful apprentice. Students have the right to withdraw, but mentors cannot refuse for any reason. If more students pass the assessment than the number of students, the student slots will be decided by a duel. There is no time limit for the mentor competition. After the mentors introduce themselves, participants can try to challenge different mentors' rules. Once all mentors have recruited their students, the second program will end."

The rules of the competition were not complicated, but they left many participants feeling heavy-hearted.

I thought things were finally looking up, but I never expected the elimination rate to be so high in this mentor competition!

There were 1751 participants, but 641 had to be eliminated, a rate of more than one-third.

"so far so good!"

He Jun was overjoyed; compared to the heavy mood of the others, she felt more relaxed.

A student can bring one helper; she just needs to follow in Lin Feng's footsteps.

Given Lin Feng's strength and potential, he is very likely to receive an invitation card from a mentor directly.

"Scared me."

Dong Yunan patted her chest, letting out a sigh of relief. With her teammates backing her up, she shouldn't be eliminated.

(End of this chapter)