Chapter 555: Alliance Individual Competition Registration Opens

Chapter 555 Alliance Individual Competition Registration Opens

After a week of lightning raids against the dark armed forces, the military, which had been getting by effortlessly in S4, finally showed their fighting spirit and strength, earning numerous military merit medals for the establishment of the new alliance.

The S4 and New Alliance Establishment Commendation Ceremony had everyone at the table.

Shen Que had just finished washing the dishes when he turned around and saw Wu Yue picking out his formal attire for tomorrow's New Alliance Establishment Commendation Ceremony.

He walked up behind Wu Yue and wrapped his arms around her waist, asking, "Haven’t picked one yet?"

Wu Yue turned around and held up a white royal formal uniform and a silver-white new Chinese-style suit against Shen Que, sizing them up.

"You look good in both of these."

Shen Que pulled her close by the waist, looking down, and said, "Then I won’t dress up so nicely for them. I’ll only dress up for you."

Wu Yue looked up at him and said, "No, a husband’s looks are his wife’s pride. You have to be the most handsome."

Shen Que smiled, leaned in for a kiss, took the clothes, and casually tossed them onto the nearby sofa.

Shen Que scooped Wu Yue up in his arms and said in a suggestive tone, "No more picking, my dear. It’s already dark. Time for our main event."

Wu Yue wrapped her arms around his neck and said, "We have important matters tomorrow! You need to show some restraint!"

Shen Que replied coolly, with a dismissive tone, "Yeah, I’m very restrained. I’m an ascetic; I keep away from women."

Wu Yue, "..." How does this guy have the nerve to say something like that?

...

The New Alliance Commendation Ceremony officially began.

At the ceremony, Alliance President White Tiger, Vice Alliance Head Jiang Li, Secretary-General Zhou Qianfeng, the military’s Supreme Commander Qinglong, and other key Alliance leaders such as Li Zefeng, Minister of Finance under the Secretariat, were all in attendance.

Public commendations and Alliance beneficial policy support were given to those who performed outstandingly in S4: the Blaze Team, Shadow Team, Sirius Team, Desert Rose Team, and Falcon Team.

For exceptional performance in the operation against the dark armed forces:

Major General Qingxuan of the Eastern Military District, Major General Daylight of the Southern Military District, Major General Li Yiran and Major General Wu Chong of the Western Military District, and Major General Charles and Colonel Frank of the Northern Military District were publicly commended and awarded the Alliance First-Class Military Medal.

Special commendations were given to those who worked tirelessly on the front lines during the establishment of the new Alliance: the Taoist Sect, the Royal Court, and the Church.

Based on the personal wishes of the awardees, no individual commendations were given separately.

At the same time,

Vice Secretary-General Jiang Li proposed the abolition of the Jiang conglomerate’s veto power in the Alliance Council.

The Alliance Council were deadlocked on the resolution, and finally, spearheaded by the Secretary-General, a vote was initiated.

Jiang Ling, Chairman of the Jiang conglomerate, cast the first vote in favor.

Fu Yanqi, Leader of the Taoist Sect, cast a vote in favor.

Pope Richard of the Church cast a vote in favor.

Prince Shen Qingci of the Royal Court cast a vote in favor.

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Alliance President White Tiger cast a vote in favor.

The resolution was passed unanimously, and the abolition resolution took effect.

The New Alliance Inauguration Ceremony has concluded successfully.

The Alliance Individual Tournament officially kicked off, with Alliance President Baihu delivering the opening address:

"The establishment of the New Alliance marks the official dawn of the Age of Apocalyptic Rise.

The Alliance sincerely invites all aspiring individuals to join and realize their grand ambitions."

"Registration for the Alliance Individual Tournament is now open for one week. Participants may sign up based on their areas of expertise.

This individual competition is divided into five major categories: Physical-Magic Dual Cultivation, Warriors, Mages, Controllers, and Healers.

The individual competition consists of five stages: Qualifiers, Wilderness Survival, Terror Illusion, Aberrant Beast Hunting, and the Tournament.

These stages include both individual events (Qualifiers and Tournament) and randomized team events (Wilderness Survival, Terror Illusion, Aberrant Beast Hunting), completely breaking down existing social barriers. It is a comprehensive test of individual capabilities, with a points system determining who ultimately advances to the Tournament.

At the Awards Ceremony, the Alliance's top leaders, tycoon consortium chairs, and the commander-in-chief of the entire military will all be present, offering a direct recruitment channel to the top 10 participants in each category."

Sitting at the Alliance Commendation Conference and the individual competition launch ceremony, with prestigious nameplates displayed before them, having just participated in the Alliance Council's resolution vote, everyone present were feeling pretty full of themselves.

Richard said, "I’ve finally arrived."

Fu Yanqi chimed in, "I’m a somebody now."

Shen Qingci tried to hide a smirk, "Stay low-key. One must always remain humble."

Before they could rein in their smiles, which were harder to control than an AK-47, everyone's communicators suddenly lit up with a promotional video for the Alliance individual competition.

"Ten years of honing a sword, staying true to our origins, forging ahead! The Alliance individual competition sincerely invites you to join.

This video pays tribute to all lone fighters who charge forward fearlessly in the Age of Apocalyptic Rise, undaunted by life or death.

The brave know no fear, singing a song of ice and fire in the deepest night.

Battling through thorns and brambles, they will ultimately usher in the dawn of humanity!"

The three exchanged glances, their eyelids started twitching like crazy.

Richard’s hands trembled, "I have a bad feeling about this."

Hearing the stirring BGM from the video nearby, paired with suppressed gasps and painful moans, Shen Qingci’s face darkened.

Shen Qingci fumed, "What the hell... whose idea was this!! Whose idea was it?!

When I was kissing up to that old bastard’s boots, they talked big all day long. Now that I’ve finally become the head of the Royal Court and manage a whole crowd of people, they drag out videos of me getting beaten like a dog and broadcast them everywhere?!"

Come on, man, he has some pride too, damn it!!

Fu Yanqi pinched the bridge of his nose, watching himself being beaten down by his fellow disciples.

"I’ve put up with so much crap, and they went on and on about how I was a genius, how amazing I was.

Now I’ve made it!! I’m the leader of the Taoist sect, my sword heart is fully formed. When it’s time to boast, they don’t, and instead they screw me over?!"

Richard had held onto a sliver of hope until he saw the scene of the previous Pope kicking him in the face. His heart instantly settled into a peaceful, dead calm.

"It’s over. I worked so hard to gather a group of followers. If they see me looking this pathetic!!

They'll all bail on me, damn it!! Was it easy for me to sell my looks, lingering among flowers and playing up to people left and right?!"

Who the hell was it?! Who the hell was it?!

Wu Yue sat down beside the three men with Shen Que, and the three instantly realized something, glaring at Wu Yue with murderous eyes.

Through gritted teeth and deep hatred, they spat out, "Wu Yue, was it you?!"

You're targeting your own people?! How shameless!!

Wu Yue shrugged. "What can I say? You three just happened to have the most exploitable material.

Jian Suiyu never goes out, and his time in the refugee camp isn't well-documented.

Jie Chen has been on an ascetic journey all along—there’s simply no material to use.

Wu Chong hasn’t been around long and hasn’t really been bullied much either."

Richard gritted his teeth so hard they nearly cracked. "Then what about Shen Que?! You just couldn’t bear to mess with your own husband, huh?!"

Wu Yue showed no remorse. "Richard, you said it yourself—you've had it easy and got to enjoy the benefits for far too long. Now it’s your turn to shine, draw some heat, and take some hits.

And it’s not just you three. Look at Charles and Li Yiran—check their composure? Have they complained?"

The three whipped around to look at Li Yiran and Charles. All five exchanged glances, their eyes buzzing with tension in the air.

[Telepathically:]

Shen Qingci: Should we kill her?

Fu Yanqi: Shen Que would protect her.

Li Yiran: One against five—doable.

Richard: Let’s do it.

Charles immediately darted over to Wu Yue. Shen Que instantly stepped between them.

Charles: "Isn’t this going too far?! Even the clip of me being humiliated by Black Tortoise was included!

I’m a major general now, damn it! I have a reputation to uphold!"

Shen Que shielded Wu Yue firmly. "Why are you, a grown man, making a big deal over this? Didn’t I already kill Black Tortoise? Releasing this now only highlights your perseverance and strategic endurance—it’s like a badge of honor. The people in the Northern District will appreciate your sacrifices and support you even more."

Charles stamped his foot. "I don’t need it! I don’t want it! No more support!! I just want my pride intact!!!"

Wu Yue: "The Secretariat wants to create idols for the entire Alliance. Along with the opening of the registration channel for the Alliance Individual Competition, all participants will have personal support campaign channels.

The points, items, and resource rewards gained through voting—the Secretariat takes 30%, and the rest, after taxes, will be deposited into personal accounts.

In all likelihood, the voting has already begun."

No sooner had she finished speaking than

Richard’s communicator beeped:

"Your account has received a hundred million points." Instantly, everyone’s expressions turned inscrutable.