Legend of Mir 2: Seeking the Truth in Marfa

At this time, Wenren Muyue came back.

"That was a close call! Fortunately, we completed the registration of the family team members before 6 o'clock. You guys know each other now. What did you talk about?" Wenren Muyue asked.

"Brother Wenrenyu and I were just chatting casually and happened to mention your sister. By the way, the underground palace trial is so important, why doesn't your sister come to see you off?" Brooke said.

"I've already sent it at home. There are always a lot of people participating in the underground palace trials every year, and the manor is full of people. There's no need to squeeze into the manor. But you, why are you here just now?" Wenren Muyue questioned.

"Huh? You sleep under the tree in the manor at night?!"

"Yes."

"Why don't you find an inn and have a good rest? Tell me...how many gold ingots do you have on you?"

"Uh... the ingots are gone."

"Oh my God, you're so poor! I never knew. Why didn't you tell me? We're friends, I can help you."

Brook was speechless for a moment and was about to explain when Wen Renyu behind him suddenly spoke up and reminded him:

"Miss Muyue, it's 6 o'clock."

"Oh! Okay. Everyone, get ready!" Wenren Muyue turned around and said seriously to everyone, gripping his staff tightly, his expression quite nervous. Then he turned to Brook and whispered, "We can talk about your lack of money later. The underground palace trial is about to begin. We will be collectively teleported into the underground palace at any time. Be careful and be alert."

Brook nodded, drew out the Xuantian Sword, looked closely at his surroundings, and prepared for battle.

The people around were very quiet. Unlike Wenren Muyue and Brook, they were all looking towards the attic.

"Greetings, young monks of the Empire! I am Xuanyuan Dayi, and I am in charge of presiding over this Underground Palace Trial. According to the rules, before the Underground Palace Trial begins, I will briefly explain the rules and rewards of this trial."

"Ahem~Relax, relax. I forgot there was a lecture session by the elders of the empire." Wenren Muyue said softly.

Brook exhaled, immediately put away his weapon, stood with Wenren Muyue, and looked at Xuanyuan Dayi who was standing on the attic platform as if nothing had happened.

"This trial begins at 6:6 AM and ends at : AM tomorrow. Anyone who kills a monster and finds a Crimson Moon-level or higher item will receive points as a reward. After the competition, the points can be exchanged directly for an equivalent amount of gold ingots at the Chamber of Commerce. Each person can only receive the same item as a reward once. Furthermore, the total number of reward items is limited. For details, please check the compass. All item points rewards for this underground palace trial have been recorded, and we will update the list in real time."

Everyone in the square took out their compasses and checked. Sure enough, an underground palace trial appeared. Upon opening it, there was indeed a list of item rewards.

Holy War Ring: Reward quantity 100/100, point 1

Jihad Bracelet: Reward quantity 100/100, Points 1...

Thunder Battle Ring: Reward quantity 20/20, points 2

Thunder Wristband: Reward quantity 20/20, points 2......

War God Belt: Reward quantity 10/10, points 4

Phoenix Demon Armor: Reward quantity 10/10, points 4

Phoenix Sky Demon Armor: Reward quantity 10/10, points 4

Kaitian: Reward quantity 10/10, points 4......

Fire Dragon Arm: Reward quantity 4/4, points 10

Fire Dragon Sword: Reward quantity 4/4, points 10...

Thunder Battle Ring: Reward quantity 2/2, points 20

Thunder Wristbands: Reward quantity 2/2, points 20...

The reward points for all items are recorded above, along with the total reward amount. There's also third-level Taurus-grade equipment, fourth-level Domination equipment, and fifth-level Legendary equipment. These items only offer one reward, but they offer more points. Taurus weapons and clothing are especially valuable, offering three times the points of regular Taurus jewelry.

"During the Underground Palace Trial, the spawn time of all Underground Palace bosses will be halved. Furthermore, their spawn locations will no longer be fixed in the center of the Underground Palace room, but will be randomly distributed."

"According to the old rules, during the Underground Palace Trial, there will be no contact with the outside world. The Underground Palace Trial has three maps in total. One hour after the Underground Palace Trial begins, 1 teleporters will enter the Underground Palace. Find them and you can enter the second map."

"The second map of this Underground Palace Trial is the Demon Sealing Parkour Map. I should point out that the estimated number of participants in this trial is 1000, so we've prepared a total of 10 identical parkour maps, one for each of the 10 Teleporters. There's no random selection in the parkour maps; whoever reaches the finish line first will advance to the third map."

"The third map of this underground palace trial is the Sponsorship Map. This is what the monks call a High-Explosive Map."

When Xuanyuan Dayi said this, the square suddenly became lively!

"Oh my god! It's a high-explosive map from the 4th level continent!"

"Haha, a high-explosive map! We're going to be rich!"

Everyone around was in high spirits and very excited. Brook looked at Wenren Muyue in confusion.

"The sponsored map is a special map of the 4th-turn continent. If you want to enter, you have to sponsor the sponsor. Each time you sponsor, you need to sponsor 2 yuan. You can enter after sponsoring 100 times. The sponsored map is divided into three layers. The quality of the monsters increases with each layer, and the explosion rate in the map is doubled, so it is also called a high-explosive map. However, even if you sponsor 100 times, you will only be qualified to enter the first layer; if you want to enter the second layer, you must be in the top ten in the sponsor ranking; if you want to enter the third layer, you must be in the top three in the sponsor ranking!" Wenren Muyue explained.

Brooke suddenly understood. While this sponsored map was great, it required payment to enter. To reach the top ten, or even the top three, one would face immense competition and spend vast sums of gold. Presumably, the top few spots were monopolized by the great families. Ordinary people could only reach the first level at best; reaching the second or third levels was practically impossible.

No wonder everyone was so excited. Normally, they'd never be able to enter a high-explosive map, but today, they could finally do so.

"Quiet! Listen to me." With Xuanyuan Dayi's shout, the square finally returned to silence.

"You might already know that the sponsored map is divided into three tiers, but not everyone can enter. Instead, it's determined by your performance in the second Demon Sealing Parkour map. Those who successfully reach the finish line in the Demon Sealing Parkour will advance to the first tier of the sponsored map; the top ten will advance to the second tier; and the top three will advance to the third tier."

"I want to warn you all that the Demon Sealing Parkour map isn't easy to navigate. The numerous monsters within the map, while nearly invulnerable and posing no threat, won't drop any equipment either. They'll simply block your progress, and many will even be trapped for extended periods, unable to advance or retreat. I can tell you that the current fastest record for clearing this parkour map is 42 minutes."

"Each person only has one chance to complete the Underground Palace Trial. Once you return to the city, you will automatically leave the team and the trial will be over. Therefore, please consider your ability before attempting the Demon Sealing Parkour map."

Suddenly, there was another buzz in the square, and everyone was whispering, discussing whether to enter the second Demon Sealing Parkour map.

"Finally, I'll announce the prizes for this Underground Palace Trial. As usual, the top three families by team points will each receive ownership of the three hidden maps: the Underground Palace Abyss, the Underground Palace Canyon, and the Underground Palace. However, the duration of ownership has been increased from one month to three months!"

Suddenly, there was a faint cry of surprise in the square. Those who made the cry were all family teams that were qualified to compete for the top few places.

"Underground Palace Abyss, Underground Palace Canyon? Are these hidden maps good?" Brook asked.

"Yes, they're excellent! Once you gain ownership of a hidden map, only the corresponding family can enter. There are many monsters within, exclusive to the family! Compared to the high-explosive maps, owning a hidden map, especially the underground palace abyss, is truly a privilege! But what a shame, alas!" Wenren Muyue sighed. These three maps have always been firmly controlled by the three major families. Other families are forbidden from getting their hands on them.

"What if the top three teams in terms of points are not family teams, but ordinary temporary teams?" Brook asked.

"This has never happened before. Don't underestimate the family team. In every previous competition, the family team has always been far ahead. If something like what you described really happened, I believe the three major families could directly extend an olive branch to the temporary team and let them join the family, or directly spend a huge sum of money to purchase the ownership of the ranking."

Brook nodded. At this time, Xuanyuan Dayi in the attic continued:

"The top 10 individuals with the highest points will be awarded 1000 bloodline essences and 1 reincarnation stone. In addition,"

"Third place winner will receive an additional level 75 skill book corresponding to their class: Sky-Splitting Slash, Sky-Extinguishing Fire, and Bloodlust."

"Second place winner will receive an extra lucky veil."

"First place winner will receive an additional artifact: Skill Necklace!"

There was an uproar in the square!

This reward is incredible! Not to mention the pricey level 75 skill book, even the Lucky Veil is an extremely rare piece of equipment, worth at least gold coins!

What’s more important is that the first one is actually a divine weapon!

How many years has it been since the Dragon Empire released a divine artifact? Since the empire emerged from the sky, no divine artifacts have been released. Now, it's appearing on the reward list for the Underground Palace Trial!

Countless people went crazy!

Those who were still hesitating whether to enter the parkour map immediately made a decision: for the sake of the artifact, fight for it!

Cheers, applause, laughter, howls, screams and roars came one after another.

It seems that they have obtained the Skill Necklace and they are very excited!