The morning of the next day arrived swiftly.
Lin Feng rubbed his chin, wondering if it felt like he'd experienced "the next morning" several times recently.
Never mind, it wasn't important.
After a quick wash and a hearty breakfast, Ophelia led Lin Feng towards the forest.
Ophelia had been smiling non-stop since the morning.
Perhaps she had gained confidence in Lin Feng's performance yesterday.
With that kind of combat power, securing a top ten spot would be as easy as picking something up from a pocket.
Beyond the small city lay the edge of the forest, the entrance to the selection.
At the entrance stood a colossal teleportation array.
This array would randomly transport everyone standing within it to a different location on the planet.
Lin Feng and Ophelia were among the later arrivals; over a hundred participants were already gathered.
Lin Feng noticed that most of the auxiliary teams who had been manning stalls yesterday seemed to be present as well.
Likely for maintaining order.
Lin Feng also spotted Aaron.
As his gaze swept over, Aaron seemed to sense it, turning his head to make eye contact with Lin Feng.
He then smiled and nodded at Lin Feng.
His smile, how to describe it, was amicable, exceedingly amicable.
It was so amicable it gave Lin Feng goosebumps.
Could this kid be… a twink?
"Shan Hai, you promised you'd give me any extra points you got!"
As Lin Feng was observing, Ophelia spoke up beside him.
Lin Feng nodded absently.
"I remember, I remember, I won't forget you..."
Honestly, did he, Lin Feng, look like someone who would go back on his word!
Shortly after their arrival, a figure in black robes emerged from the teleportation array.
With half an hour remaining before the start, this figure was there to explain the selection rules.
The rule-explainer made no unnecessary movements, directly standing within the teleportation array and began to drone on.
After a lengthy speech, all the figures in black robes listened attentively.
Only Lin Feng lazily basked in the sun.
The sun was warm and pleasant to bask in.
It would have been even more comfortable if Aaron hadn't occasionally turned to smile at him…
The long string of rules concluded, and the selection was about to begin.
Lin Feng summarized the rules.
In essence, these rules laid down by that bastard were simply "no rules."
As long as you were strong enough, you could not only steal others' points but also their lives.
However, if you didn't want to be targeted by opposing factions, it was best not to do so.
This was the only important rule; everything else, in Lin Feng's ears, was just nonsense.
"Alright, that's all for the rules. Now, everyone, please step into the teleportation array! We will begin teleporting in five minutes."
"Within these five minutes, if anyone has any regrets, they can step out of the teleportation array and withdraw from the special selection at any time!"
As the rule-explainer finished speaking, the crowd split into small groups and moved towards the teleportation array.
Lin Feng, feeling bored, walked at the very back.
Withdraw? It was unlikely anyone would.
If they withdrew now, would they be beaten to death by the administrators upon their return?
Lin Feng stepped onto the teleportation array.
Then he noticed that his immediate vicinity had become something of a vacuum.
The other participants in black robes kept a significant distance from Lin Feng, as if unwilling to have any contact with him.
Lin Feng stood with Ophelia, like animals in a zoo being observed.
Well, Lin Feng could understand their thinking.
If he were to encounter someone incredibly powerful yet utterly crazy, someone who would lash out at a moment's notice, he too would hesitate to stand next to them.
"What the hell? What are you doing?"
Lin Feng suddenly raised his hand and turned to look at Ophelia beside him in confusion.
Someone had just grabbed his hand. It had to be Ophelia, as there was no one else nearby.
After the initial surprise, Lin Feng found it rather amusing. Was his charm that potent?
Ophelia blushed and stomped her foot.
"Hold hands, hold hands!"
"The teleportation array teleports randomly, but if members of a team hold hands, they will be transported to the same location!"
"Didn't I tell you this?!"
Ophelia sounded a little embarrassed and annoyed, her small face flushed red, tinged with resentment.
"Uh..."
Lin Feng awkwardly scratched his head.
It seemed Ophelia had mentioned this during breakfast.
But Lin Feng hadn't paid much attention. He had been lost in thought, and when she suddenly grabbed his hand, he hadn't reacted quickly enough!
"Alright then, hold hands..." Lin Feng reluctantly extended his hand.
Ophelia glared at Lin Feng with annoyance, not reaching out. She ground her tiny canine teeth.
Seeing Lin Feng's look of distaste, Ophelia felt a strong urge to bite him.
"Are you going to hold my hand or not? If you don't, and we get separated, I won't look for you!"
Seeing her inaction, Lin Feng quipped.
Ophelia looked at him with a mournful expression and finally took Lin Feng's hand.
Well, no use getting upset, being disliked was a minor issue compared to points and survival!
As soon as they held hands, the teleportation array began to emit waves of light, indicating that the teleportation was about to commence.
When the teleportation array's light reached its peak intensity, all the figures in black robes standing within it vanished.
With a 'whoosh,' they were randomly dispersed to various corners of the planet.
The teleportation was instantaneous. The moment they landed, Lin Feng quickly pulled his hand away.
This action annoyed Ophelia once again.
So many people wished they could hold her hand, yet he found it distasteful?
This made Ophelia want to rip off her mask and see Lin Feng's expression of regret.
However, touching the mask on her face, Ophelia hesitated and ultimately gave up.
Her ordinary appearance was her best disguise, her mother had always told her…
After releasing her hand, Lin Feng began to survey his surroundings.
It was the depths of a forest, with dense, towering trees that almost completely blocked out the sunlight, making the area rather dim.
"Ding!"
Two 'ding-dong' sounds rang out simultaneously.
Lin Feng looked at his personal communication terminal, designated for figures in black robes.
The sounds originated from the terminal.
The terminal had a screen, which was now lit up.
Leaderboard: Empty.
Personal Points: 100 points.
Lin Feng rubbed his chin.
Did this mean the selection had officially begun?
"Heh!"
As the selection began, Ophelia beside him started to get busy.
One by one, equipment was retrieved from her personal terminal.
Among them was a large, laser-type weapon.
Under Lin Feng's puzzled gaze, she quickly equipped herself like a walking arsenal.
"You... what are you doing?" Lin Feng asked hesitantly.
"Preparing for battle!" Ophelia replied matter-of-factly.
"...Don't you have any preparation items?" she noticed Lin Feng was doing nothing.
Lin Feng had his hands in his pockets, looking like he was on a tour.
"...No." Lin Feng answered bluntly.
"This..." Ophelia scratched her head.
"How about I share one with you?"
Having said that, Ophelia reluctantly removed a wrist guard from her forearm.
Her expression suggested she was giving away her life.
Lin Feng glanced dismissively at the seemingly useless wrist guard.
"Never mind, I don't need it!"
This thing would probably shatter if he applied even a little force.
Lin Feng's refusal brought Ophelia a sigh of relief.
She had only offered politely; if Lin Feng had actually taken it, Ophelia would have been loath to part with it!