Chapter 1205

The survival test has ended, and the first stage of the competition has ended.

Translation: "The survival trial has ended, the first stage of the battle competition has ended."

But need to keep punctuation? We'll produce English sentence: "The survival trial ended, the first stage of the battle competition ended." Keep the Chinese punctuation? We'll just translate.

Better: "The survival trial ended, the first stage of the battle competition ended."

Rankings for this test:

Translation: "This trial's ranking:"

Asia theater: Huaxia theater No. 1 - remaining qualifying theaters (Brahama, Japan)

Asia theater: Huaxia theater No. 1 - remaining qualifying theaters (Brahama, Japan)

Europe theater: Soviet Russia theater No. 1 - remaining qualifying theaters (Germany, France)

Translation: "Europe theater: Soviet Russia theater No. 1 - remaining qualifying theaters (Germany, France)".

North America theater: American No. 1 - remaining qualifying theaters (Canada, Mexico)

North America theater: American No. 1 - remaining qualifying theaters (Canada, Mexico)

Antarctica theater: Antarctica State Union theater

Antarctica theater: Antarctica State Union theater

The theater that ranks first will receive priority to select resources from the same theater, and an additional 100,000 points as a reward.

Translation: "The theater ranking first will obtain priority to select qualifications from the same theater, and additionally receive 100,000 points as a reward."

Within one minute, return to the battle competition plaza; please get ready.

Within one minute, return to the battle competition plaza; please get ready.

Staying in the Soviet Russia theater, Lin An expressionlessly accepted the points from Tai'er's trade.

Translation: "Staying in the Soviet Russia theater, Lin An expressionlessly accepted the points from Taylor's trade."

Staying in the Soviet Russia theater, Lin An expressionlessly accepted the points from Tai'er's trade.

A total of 276,000 points.

Translation: "A total of 276,000 points."

He decided to allocate the final reward of 100,000 points to the Soviet Russia theater, since he had already taken the bulk of it; leaving nothing would be unreasonable.

Translation: "Of the final reward of 100,000 points, he chose to leave them to Soviet Russia. After all, he had already taken the lion's share; leaving none would be unjustifiable."

Of course, if he didn't have enough points, he would definitely come back to get them.

Translation: "Of course, if his points were insufficient, he would definitely take them back."

To him, the Soviet Russia theater was his piggy bank.

Translation: "To him, Soviet Russia was his piggy bank."

The majority of the points came from seizing gathering sites; frankly, the loot from sweeping Europe was extravagant.

Translation: "The bulk of the points came entirely from occupying gathering places; it must be said, the harvest after sweeping across Europe was indeed extravagant."

But compared to the points gained from killing third‑stage foes, they are not even comparable.

Translation: "However, compared to the points gained from killing third-stage beings, the two are not even on the same level."

However, Lin An also realizes that under normal conditions it's impossible to farm for seven days—the limit is six days—but that single‑day gap would cause a difference of nearly 150,000 points.

Translation: "However, Lin An also knows that under normal circumstances it's impossible to grind for seven days; the limit is six days, but this one-day difference will result in a points gain difference of nearly 150,000!"

Across the Europe theater, he selectively kept some theaters' advancement qualifications.

Translation: "In the entire Europe theater, he selectively retained some theaters' qualification for promotion."

In the whole Europe theater, he selectively retained some theaters' qualification for advancement.

With three slots available, these theaters, once they advance to the next round, can still be utilized by him, serving as his point‑farming channels.

Anyway, with three slots, these theaters, after entering the next round, can still be used by him, becoming his point‑grinding channels.

He killed all the awakeners who lacked points or strength, and these theaters posed no threat.

Translation: "Awakened Ones without points or strength were all killed by him; these theaters couldn't stir up any trouble."

Just hearing the system's theater‑ranking broadcast, a strange glint flashed in Lin An's eyes.

Translation: "Merely listening to the system's broadcast of theater rankings, a hint of unusual color flashed in Lin An's eyes."

Each theater's situation matched his expectations pretty closely.

Translation: "The situation of each theater was roughly as he had estimated."

Those who could secure first place were essentially the victors of the previous trial.

Translation: "Those able to take first place are basically the 'victors' of the previous trial."

The only thing that confused him was the Antarctica theater.

Translation: "The only thing that puzzled him was the Antarctica theater."

The Antarctica Union—is that a nation or something? And are there really awakeners there?

Translation: "Antarctica Union? Is that a country or what? Are there actually Awakened Ones there?"

Lin An was sure that before the apocalypse, the Antarctica theater had no nation—just a handful of research stations—so with so few people, not even one awakener would show up, which wouldn't surprise him.

Translation: "Lin An was quite certain that before the Apocalypse broke out, the Antarctica theater had no nation, at most a few research stations; with such a population, not even a single Awakened One would appear, which would not be strange to him."

Yet strangely, they passed the test. Furthermore, the system indicated that the Antarctica theater required no competition—they were just handed a spot.

Translation: "But strangely, they actually passed the trial. Moreover, according to the system, the Antarctica theater needed no competition and was directly granted admission!"

How did they manage that?

Translation: "How was that achieved?"

Was there no test at all, or did a third‑stage entity actually escort them through? Either way, the difficulty would be minimal.

Translation: "Was there simply no trial, or did a third‑stage being really bring them through? But the difficulty would be very low?"

Despite his doubts, Lin An thought for a moment but could not come up with an answer.

Translation: "Amid his doubts, Lin An pondered for a moment but could not arrive at an answer."

To kill the insect mother, he had no time to visit the Antarctica theater; maybe after returning to the plaza he could send someone to check it out.

To kill the insect mother, he simply had no time to go take a look at the Antarctica theater. Perhaps after returning to the plaza he could send someone to investigate.

After pushing aside his feelings, Lin An stopped thinking about it.

Translation: "After suppressing his thoughts, Lin An no longer dwelled on it."

But for some reason, as he closed the announcement, a figure unexpectedly popped into his mind.

Translation: "But for some unknown reason, at the moment he closed the announcement, a figure inexplicably surfaced in his mind."

That was Fiona, the girl.

Translation: "That was Fei'ouna, that girl."

He also didn't know if Fiona had gotten in.

Translation: "I don't know whether Fei'ouna has entered or not."

Latin America is part of the American theater, and thus part of the Americas.

Translation: "Latin America belongs to the American theater, also part of the Americas."

Since the American theater secured advancement, Fiona naturally counts as having advanced too.

Translation: "If the American theater succeeded in advancement, then Fei'ouna naturally counts as having advanced..."

If she had made it in, she ought to be able to survive...

Translation: "If she has entered, she should be able to survive..."

The reason is straightforward: in this trial, the Holy Mother enjoyed a major advantage...

Translation: "The reason is none other than that in this trial, the Holy Mother occupies a great advantage..."

Given Fiona's nature, Lin An could tell even with his toes that she would never kill the Heavenly‑Eye people; she might even try to lobby other theaters...

Translation: "Given Fei'ouna's personality, Lin An could tell with his toes that she definitely would not kill the Tianmu people; she might even lobby other theaters..."

"Don't bother looking for me after I leave."

Translation: "\"After I leave, don't look for me. \""

"If you need anything, just initiate a call."

Translation: "\"If there's anything, just initiate communication. \""

As the countdown ticked down, Lin An let out a clear breath, his eyes scanning the masses of awakeners on the ground. The Soviet Russia theater had already secured absolute supremacy in Europe.

Translation: "As the countdown gradually sounded, Lin An exhaled a clear breath, his gaze sweeping over the densely packed Awakened Ones on the ground. The Soviet Russia theater already held absolute supremacy in Europe."

In the coming battle, he likely won't need to intervene.

Translation: "In the upcoming battle competition, he probably won't need to act anymore."

Antonio, the Dragon Warrior, the Butcher—any renowned third‑stage combatants in the Europe theater had already been taken care of by him.

Translation: "Andongniao, Dragon Warrior, Butcher — any famous third‑stage beings in the Europe theater were all dealt with by him in advance."

If he could still lose despite all that, Tai'er might as well hang himself.

Translation: "If even then they could still lose, then Tai'er ought to go hang himself with a rope."

"Lord Reyn! Are you leaving again?!"

Translation: "\"Lord Rhein!? Are you leaving again!? \""

Tai'er and the others, still excited, stared blankly and asked where he was going.

Translation: "Tai'er and the others, still caught up in excitement, lost themselves in asking."

In their eyes, Lin An had already grown from a supreme powerhouse into their mainstay; they wanted him to stay with them indefinitely.

Translation: "In their hearts, Lin An had long evolved from an extreme powerhouse into their mainstay; they wished he would always stay with them."

This endless vanishing and returning is truly tormenting.

Translation: "This constant disappearing and reappearing is truly tormenting..."

"Well, I still have something to take care of."

Translation: "\"Hmm, I still have matters to attend to. \""

"Once you're out, focus on gathering points to trade for cards, including for later on."

Translation: "\"After you go out, prioritize accumulating points to exchange for cards, including for the future as well. \""

"Also, collect actual cards as fast as you can; getting to the fourth stage is crucial!"

Translation: "\"Furthermore, collect the real‑world cards as quickly as possible; the Fourth Stage... is the key! \""

After a short two‑sentence briefing, Lin An saw no need to elaborate further.

Translation: "After briefly giving those two instructions, Lin An also didn't intend to nag further."

He initially meant to give the Soviet Russia theater no cards at all, but his perspective has changed. His grip on Soviet Russia is steadily growing, and in the foreseeable future he could possibly take it over completely.

Translation: "Originally he intended not to leave a single card for Soviet Russia, but now his perspective has shifted somewhat. His control over Soviet Russia is gradually increasing; in the foreseeable future, he might not be unable to completely swallow them."

A theater even bigger than the Huaxia theater still holds great potential!

Translation: "A theater even larger than the Huaxia theater still has potential!"

But if the Soviet Russia theater has no fourth‑stage combatants at all, many matters would become extremely difficult, forcing him to handle everything himself.

Translation: "But if Soviet Russia lacks even a single Fourth Stage, many things will become very troublesome; everything would require him to step forward."

Furthermore, Lin An also found something that irritated him.

Translation: "Moreover, Lin An also discovered something that made him gloomy."

That is, ever since he started taking down mid‑level foes in the Asia theater, he hasn't acquired any cards. He initially thought maybe not all mid‑level enemies need cards, and that a few exceptionally gifted awakeners could manage on their own.

Translation: "That is, since killing those intermediate‑level beings in the Asia theater began, he has not obtained any cards. At first he thought perhaps not all intermediate levels rely on cards; there are always a few exceptionally talented Awakened Ones who rely on themselves."

But after taking out most of the mid‑level enemies in the Europe theater, he began questioning the high‑ranking figures for information.

Translation: "But after eliminating most of the intermediate‑level beings in the Europe theater, he again pressed the high‑level figures for information."

Lin An finally got the answer.

All card owners basically hinted at some information covertly; only a few war zones knew that these intermediate Awakened Ones possessed cards, but most did not.

Regardless of whether they knew or not, these card owners unanimously chose to leave their cards in reality before entering, not bringing them in.

But thinking about it, it's normal; in the competition, no one dares to guarantee they will survive to the end.

These card owners are generally fortunate; almost all had some combat power when the Apocalypse broke out.

Naturally, many of their friends and family members survived.

Naturally wary, they would choose to leave the cards behind, since they aren't usable in the competition anyway. Just as Lin An had done when he first obtained his card, that third‑rank Awakened One would always leave his card with his sister for safekeeping whenever he went on a mission.

Therefore, considering that Soviet Russia also needed to balance other European countries in reality, Lin An did not intend to take all the cards.

The cards are like seeds of the Fourth Stage; although these war zones now appear to have suffered heavy losses, sooner or later a Fourth Stage will still emerge.

Hum

As Lin An's figure disappeared once again, Tel opened his mouth and could only let out a helpless, wry laugh.

Alright, their Lord Rhein has disappeared again.

This feeling is like an expired cheat, leaving one's heart feeling empty.

At the same time, the captured Awakened Ones in each war zone gazed at the spot where Lin An had vanished, their expressions complex.

After being 'captured' by Soviet Russia, they naturally also came to know the actual situation of the Soviet war zone.

If Rhein had not appeared, their plan would have been perfect.

One person, suppressing an entire continent...

Many of the captured nations' High Level officials were now looking at Tel and the others with envy.

Their failure was merely due to not having Soviet Russia's luck... Moreover, one can imagine that this extremely powerful individual named Rhein could very well lead Soviet Russia to seize first place worldwide!!

If possible, they would even be willing to sacrifice half of their population in exchange for a Rhein!