C24 The Prodigy Ranking!

The God's Favored Camp loomed before them, its name as if chiseled into the very entrance.

Su Yu and Bai Zhan stepped off the vehicle, and Su Yu was immediately captivated by the towering structure before him. "Impressive, isn't it? Our God's Favored Camp is something else," Bai Zhan remarked, his voice tinged with pride.

Su Yu nodded in agreement. He had never laid eyes on such an imposing edifice, especially when compared to the modest architecture of Hengcheng, which paled in significance.

"You'll be calling this place home for the next couple of months. There's ample time to get acquainted, but for now, follow me!" Bai Zhan said, his tone light with amusement. "I bet the others are eager to meet you!"

With a chuckle, Bai Zhan led Su Yu into the heart of the camp. As they crossed the threshold, Su Yu felt the weight of countless stares upon him, each one a silent warning that any misstep could lead to dire consequences.

"These are the presences of the camp's stalwarts. Stick to the rules, and you'll be fine," Bai Zhan explained, still smiling.

Su Yu nodded, his curiosity piqued as he followed Bai Zhan deeper into the camp. Time seemed to stretch as they navigated through a maze of buildings until they reached an expansive square.

More than a dozen youths, both male and female, stood scattered across the square, each keeping a respectful distance from the others – the air thick with unfamiliarity.

At the square's center stood three figures, radiating an aura of calm authority. Su Yu's gaze was drawn to them, and he immediately sensed the formidable power each one wielded – not a single one less formidable than Bai Zhan himself. They were all masters of the Golden Body Stage.

Including Bai Zhan, the camp boasted four such masters. In Jiangnan Province, a Golden Body Stage expert was already a force to be reckoned with, yet here stood four, within the confines of the God's Favored Camp. And that wasn't even considering the presence of Heaven Flying Stage experts.

Su Yu couldn't help but be awestruck by the sheer concentration of might within the camp.

This foundation... it's incredibly powerful!

"Alright, let's wait here for a moment."

Once Su Yu was settled, Bai Zhan took to the skies and landed gracefully in the center of the plaza.

The trio glanced at Bai Zhan and gave a subtle nod. A middle-aged man with a bald head stepped forward, his tiger-like eyes exuding an air of authority.

"Gather!"

The bald man's roar, laced with a hint of spiritual energy, echoed through the air.

The assembly of youths turned their attention to the middle-aged man, instinctively straightening their spines.

They quickly fell into formation, standing in a single file.

Su Yu, positioned quietly at the back of the group, observed the array of God's Favored before him, his heart roiling with a mix of awe and excitement.

Among them, there were no fewer than seven or eight at the Blood Refining Stage.

And the rest, even the weakest among them, had a Blood Essence Value of at least five!

"So this is the cream of the crop from Jiangnan Province—truly extraordinary talents!"

"And if Jiangnan Province boasts such talent, the top-tier prodigies across the nation must be even more formidable."

With this thought, Su Yu's eyes blazed with a competitive zeal.

He never saw himself as less than anyone else. With time and the system's assistance, he was confident that surpassing these individuals was just a matter of time.

"You are all exceptional talents from across Jiangnan Province, some at the Blood Refining Stage, others at the Blood Essence Stage. But the moment you step into the God's Favored Camp, you cease to be 'geniuses'..."

"You... have only one name now!"

"Rookie!"

As Su Yu pondered, the bald man's voice thundered once more.

It boomed like a clap of thunder from the heavens, resonating powerfully.

Those with weaker cultivation even felt their eardrums might burst from the force of it.

Su Yu's eyebrows lifted in intrigue as he watched the bald man.

He listened intently as the man continued.

"Here in the God's Favored Camp, you must earn everything on your own—resources, cultivation techniques, Martial Skills, weapons. There's nothing you can't obtain, only things you haven't earned yet."

"Everything here operates on a point system. In theory, as long as you have enough points, you can access all the privileges and benefits the camp has to offer!"

"Without points, you'll find it impossible to get anywhere in the God's Favored Camp!"

At that, someone chimed in.

"Instructor, how can we earn these points?"

The bald man gave the speaker a measured look before replying.

"Ranking, missions, combat!"

"There are three ways to earn points."

"For rankings, we'll place you alongside the repeaters on the Prodigy Ranking. The top spot earns 100 points daily, second place gets 50, third place 20, and so on down to the top ten earning 10 points, the top twenty 5 points, and the top thirty 1 point. Beyond that... sorry, no points for you!"

"Missions can be found in the Mission Hall of the God's Favored Camp. Complete a mission, and you'll earn the corresponding points. Everyone must complete at least one mission per month. Fail to do so, and you're out!"

"Combat involves the Mirage Tower within the camp. Each level you clear earns you points, and breaking a record can net you a whopping 10,000 points!"

As he reached this point, the bald man's lips twisted into an odd smirk.

"Here's something to strive for: the Mirage Tower has 100 levels, and the highest anyone has ever reached is the 89th. I'm eager to see if any of you can surpass that record!"

A curious voice piped up.

"Instructor, who set that record?"

Pride washed over the bald man's face.

"That would be the current Marquis Conferring Expert, the Holy Spear Marquis himself!"

"Wow, a Marquis Conferring Expert? So, reaching the 89th floor could mean we're on the path to becoming a powerhouse like the Holy Spear Marquis?"

The question was laced with excitement.

Su Yu's brow creased slightly. If even a Marquis Conferring Expert in his youth only made it to the 89th floor, conquering the Mirage Tower was no small feat!

Meanwhile, in the plaza's center, the instructors watched the crowd's buzzing reactions with faint smiles.

"The Mirage Tower is structured with precision: the first thirty floors challenge those at the Blood Essence Stage, the middle thirty test the Blood Refining Stage, and the final thirty are designed for the Viscera Refining Stage. The Holy Spear Marquis, in his late Viscera Refining phase, barely made it to the eighty-ninth level before reaching his limit. These youngsters seem to have quite a bit of confidence in themselves!" chuckled a beautiful female instructor, her hand playfully covering her mouth.

Bai Zhan let out a derisive snort. "They're the cream of the crop from various regions; confidence is commendable. But let's hope their self-assurance doesn't get shattered down the line."

His words still hanging in the air, the bald man's voice boomed once more, "Now, come with me to the Mirage Tower for the Prodigy Ranking challenge!"