ATPnovel Chapter 766 - 575: The Show Airs
Chapter 766 - 575: The Show Airs
The official website of the King Becoming Project announced that the first episode of the Mentor Battle will air at 9 PM.Although the program hasn’t started yet, it has been in warm-up for a week.
Now every major TV channel is dominated by news and special programs related to the Mentor Battle, making it hard to find a movie or TV series.
Due to the high attention on the King Becoming Project and the deliberate guidance of the media, recent tragedies caused by the closure of Space Gates and the displacement of large populations have temporarily been forgotten.
Selective amnesia.
Every confirmed mentor, or potential candidate, has become a hot topic in the media.
Netizens have also started comparing the strengths of the mentors.
Not just TV programs, at this moment, cafes, bars, and barbecue stalls nationwide are packed with people.
On such a special day, the more people, the better the atmosphere.
Jiang City.
From the moment it opened at 8:30 AM, Huating’s 338 chain stores were already full. The restaurant’s business hours start at 10:30 AM, but enthusiastic customers don’t care about that.
Before the sky is even bright, people are already waiting at the entrance of Huating.
No breakfast? No problem, just occupy a seat first, there will definitely be no place later.
Zhou Fu arrived early at the main store, the place where he signed the meal contract with Lin Feng.
The sign at the entrance shows a photo of him and Lin Feng.
Zhou Fu stood under the sign in a gray-black suit with a flamboyant red tie, dressed very formally, as if he was getting married today.
He was neither panicked nor surprised by the chaotic yet lively scene in the restaurant.
For the past year, Huating has been in such a packed state every day, it’s just that today’s atmosphere is especially frenzied.
Zhou Fu has become accustomed to this.
As night fell, with 9 PM approaching, the atmosphere grew more and more excited. The store was noisy, but he wasn’t worried about anyone causing trouble with alcohol, as anyone daring to do so would be thrown out by the customers themselves.
As Lin Feng gained world fame and the Avengers Alliance’s battle records spread, Huating, as Lin Feng’s first endorsement, has become Jiang City’s favorite restaurant.
If not afraid of too fierce competition among franchisees, Huating could have opened on every street and alley of Jiang City, opening a thousand stores there would not be an exaggeration.
As Lin Feng’s promoter, Zhou Fu’s net worth has skyrocketed, making him a household name in Jiang City.
"This popularity is unbelievable. If Lin Feng successfully apprentices today, your Huating will definitely open in Shangjing."
Beside Zhou Fu, a man said with a face full of envy.
"Haha, what do you mean by opening in Shangjing, I already have fifteen stores there."
Zhou Fu said calmly.
Not just in Shangjing, Huating already has branches in all Twelve Base Cities nationwide and some Satellite Cities.
"Damn, what good luck you have."
The man was shocked, still somewhat incredulous.
Who would have thought that in just three years, a restaurant that had a little fame only in Jiang City could open all over the country.
A chubby man with only a bit of assets, not even a Martial Artist, was acclaimed by the media as Hua Country’s top talent scout, frequently appearing on TV.
He was truly envious and jealous of his friend’s luck.
"Luck? It’s foresight. Do you know how I felt when I first saw Lin Feng?"
Zhou Fu said calmly.
No one wanted to continue this topic.
This cold joke had been told by Zhou Fu several times.
Seeing his friend giving him no face, Zhou Fu wasn’t angry, stating: "That feeling was like seeing my former self, that’s why even when Lin Feng had no fame, I still wanted to invest in him."
The cold joke once again induced a wave of nausea.
"Kind of makes me want to puke."
"You fat bastard."
"If it weren’t for Lin Feng, I’d really want to beat him up."
Zhou Fu wasn’t angry at his friend and business partner’s complaints, instead, he was full of pride.
The decision to invest in Lin Feng was what put him on the peak of his life.
In fact, Zhou Fu doesn’t care much about making money anymore.
Now that Huating has opened nationwide, its fame is large enough; what he truly cares about is how far Lin Feng can go.
Lin Feng’s achievements make Zhou Fu prouder than wealth ever could.
As for whether Lin Feng can successfully apprentice, though Zhou Fu kept a calm face and said, "No problem," he wasn’t all that confident either.
Shangjing.
All day today, Lin Fang’s family stayed in front of the TV, eating meals didn’t change that.
"Why hasn’t it started yet?"
On the couch, Ma Lele asked anxiously while munching on chips.
She had repeated this question a hundred times, which made Lin Kerou feel helpless.
"I told you it’s starting at nine, it’s not time yet."
Though Lin Fang and Old Ma didn’t speak, their faces showed a wandering and tense expression.
The importance of the Mentor Battle to the trainees is undoubtedly significant.
Previous gathering tasks and the first plan [Heaven-Ascending Ladder] brought no tangible rewards to those eliminated, some even lost their lives.
Even the successful ones received no resources for cultivation.
In many people’s eyes, the main purpose was to weed out participants.
Resources are limited, and there are too many trainees.
The second plan, Mentor Battle, will also eliminate some people. After that, the true teaching phase begins.
This is undoubtedly the most important stage of the King Becoming Project.
This teaching phase will last several months.
To put it simply, as long as someone successfully apprentices, it’s like having one foot in the King Realm.
Based on various program predictions and previous elimination data, this Mentor Battle will be exceptionally fierce, with a very high elimination rate.
The trainees who can remain after the first plan and second plan are either very strong or have their own aces.
Lin Fang also had no confidence in Lin Feng competing with these people.
Don’t mention Lin Feng, even Ye Xing and Yun Tianqi from the alliance would find it difficult to succeed in apprenticeship.
And for Lin Feng, who lacks family support, apprenticeship is crucial, which is why Lin Fang was so exceptionally nervous.
To have worked so hard to reach this step, it would be too regrettable to be eliminated now.
Seeing her mother so nervous her face turned pale and body slightly trembled, Lin Kerou quickly comforted: "Mom, don’t worry, Xiaofeng has always been creating miracles."
Using the word "miracle" signified that Lin Kerou wasn’t confident in Lin Feng’s apprenticeship success either.
"Yes, Xiaofeng will definitely succeed in apprenticeship."
Old Ma also comforted.
Lin Feng reaching this step already left him in awe, not even daring to dream such a beautiful dream while sleeping.
Because of Lin Feng, he is now living an early retirement life.
The time reached 9 PM.
The first episode of the Mentor Battle officially aired.
As 37 mentors appeared, a wave of deafening screams erupted worldwide.
No one expected there would be 37 mentors, among them were fifteen Emperors.
Emperors are extremely lofty, seeing even one face-to-face is difficult normally, what does it mean to have fifteen appear at once?
As a world power, Hua Country openly has only thirteen Emperors.
The rules of the Mentor Battle were simple, even the one-third elimination rate was expected; the only unexpected part was the three invitation cards.
Leading the pack is the world’s number one Frenzy Warrior, Gustav, who didn’t introduce himself or showcase his Secret Skills. Yet his strides that left space cracks following his every step stirred the hearts of people worldwide.
Next, each Emperor’s Secret Skills and strength opened people’s eyes.
Originally, one might think Emperors would be shocking enough; who would have thought the 22 Kings’ Secret Skills would be even rarer and more extraordinary.
An Upper Rank Martial King’s strength, not a Demon Spirit Master, yet possessing Demon Beast’s body, even the beast ears with Soul Skill.
An Upper Rank Spirit King’s strength, yet possessing Clark’s Domain.
A Middle Rank Martial King’s strength, yet able to elementalize like Taoist Muyun.
Each one is extraordinary.
"Why do I feel like the Kings are more powerful!" Ma Lele exclaimed with both shock and doubt.
Judging purely by Secret Skills, most Kings’ Secret Skills seemed rarer and more precious than the Emperors’.
"You can’t assess it that way."
Old Ma said with a smile.
Though he isn’t a Martial Artist, his insights are significantly broader than Ma Lele’s.
"Kings who can become mentors naturally have their own unique strengths. Emperors are extremely lofty; some only showcased their strength, not their Secret Skills, or even if they did, they held back."
Old Ma explained.
Indeed, no one would easily expose all their cards.
Those unbelievable Secret Skills were introduced by the mentors but not explained, even if seen, they couldn’t be learned.
The long-awaited Mentor Battle didn’t disappoint, as just the first episode shocked the whole world.
The only pity was the runtime being too short, just 55 minutes, not even an hour, and the mentor assessments hadn’t even started.
"I wonder which mentor Xiaofeng will choose?"
Lin Kerou muttered to herself.
The more powerful the mentors’ Secret Skills were, the less confidence he had in Lin Feng’s apprenticeship, and the more worried he became.
"My brother is the strongest, maybe he’ll directly get an invitation card!" Ma Lele said confidently.
Her confidence in Lin Feng’s strength was unwavering, never once doubting it.
Just like on Awakening Day, when Lin Feng claimed he could refine Earth Chart Demon Spirits, she wholeheartedly believed.