Chapter 656: 650: Finals Begin

David Jones, although unaware of the schemes of the Rosewood Trainer Guild, certainly had no intention of giving up the Nine Cauldrons Treasure Water now that it was in his possession.

“As a freshman, you’ve refreshed the historical record to become the youngest Grand Trainer ever, and you’ve led the Rosewood team to successive victories in the national competition. Many viewers are curious how you normally cultivate?”

With the fall of Elsa Hoyle’s voice, the audience, both at the scene and on the live broadcast platform, immediately became excited.

David Jones’s fame was known nationwide; that is to say, there was not a single new Trainer in the Flowery Kingdom who did not want to become the next David Jones!

Faced with this question, David Jones wasn’t too surprised internally.

If he wasn’t the Rosewood Leader of his generation, uncorrupted and controlled by the Mysterious Beast, his terrifying speed of arcane star cultivation would absolutely have drawn the attention of the main headquarters of the Trainer Guild.

Even now, there were quite a few detractors online who believed he obtained his power by siding with the Demon God.

To this, David Jones chose to smile it off.

After all, even if he were a beloved star coin, there would still be a rare few in this world who did not like money, and besides, he was not a star coin!

Adopting the attitude of delivering the goods after accepting the pay, David Jones replied, “I think what brought me this far relied more on talent and luck! If I hadn’t met my teacher…”

In the host’s interaction with David Jones, Snowfall Academy was quickly defeated, with the competition time not even lasting ten minutes before the live broadcast was announced over.

“Ten minutes, for a Class VII Epic resource, this money is indeed hot to the touch!” David Jones thought to himself.

Afterwards, he followed the host to leave the scene, ignoring Rudolf Sherwood’s triumphant gesture of drawing his palm across his throat, which incited the audience’s excited cheers.

…

In the backstage rest area of the Wood Arena,

Elsa Hoyle took the initiative to extend her palm to David Jones, her expression serious.

“Let’s reintroduce ourselves, I’m the vice president of the Rosewood City Trainer Guild, Elsa Hoyle.”

David Jones gave her hand a calm look and then extended his right hand.

As expected, the other party had approached him with an ulterior motive, offering a high price for a drop of Nine Cauldrons Treasure Water.

“Can you withdraw from the singles competition of the national competition?”

As soon as they sat down, Elsa Hoyle said something that greatly surprised David Jones.

“Is this your own idea, or is it that of the Guild?” David Jones’s eyes suddenly sharpened, with no trace of awe for an Epic expert in his words.

Elsa Hoyle furrowed her brows slightly.

If any other talented Trainer dared to speak to her with this attitude, she would surely demonstrate Epic Domination to make the person aware of her status. But David Jones was an entirely different story.

The Rosewood Leader, a legend in the making – either of these statuses alone would be enough for her to regard him as a peer. Moreover, behind David Jones stood a legendary powerhouse.

“You misunderstand; the Guild wants to protect you!” Elsa Hoyle said softly: “Do you know the origin of the name Rosewood City?”

“Purple is auspicious in itself and because of the presence of Rosewood College and the Rosewood Divine Wood, it got its name,” said David Jones.

Elsa Hoyle shook her head slightly.

“You’re right, but it’s not accurate enough. Do you know where Rosewood College and the Rosewood Divine Wood first appeared?”

David Jones was silent.

“The original birthplace of Rosewood College and the Rosewood Divine Wood was Skypillar Island, which is also the venue for the singles competition of this national event,” Elsa Hoyle stated directly: “As long as Skypillar Island doesn’t fall, Rosewood City will not perish. Do you understand what I mean?”

David Jones immediately caught on, looking directly at Elsa Hoyle unconsciously.

“In any case, whether the prediction of the Star Moon Giant Dragon is true or false, the Guild will make full preparations. That drop of Nine Cauldrons Treasure Water is the Guild’s reward to you; you don’t have to worry I will go back on my word,” she said with a light laugh.

“So the appearance fee was fake, the intelligence fee was real, and I got a free ride?” David Jones suddenly realized.

Seeing David Jones show a look of great loss, Elsa Hoyle leisurely got up and left.

“I’ve told you everything that needs to be said, whether you withdraw from the singles competition or not is up to you, the guild is just giving you a heads-up.”

“Thud”—the door closed, and silence suddenly filled the rest room.

After some time, a sigh from David Jones suddenly broke the silence.

“It looks like I can’t take the risk after all. My dream of winning the grand title can wait until next year…”

…

As the semi-finals came to an end, the National Trainer Cooperative Competition was also drawing close to the ultimate final battle.

As for the loser’s bracket ranking challenges, they would only start after the finals, and generally, no one would challenge the champion.

Therefore, in the eyes of many trainers, this fantastic clash between Rosewood College and Peony College was an event not to be missed.

“All gone, not a single drop of dragon-wielding power left!” David Jones collapsed to the ground.

Looking at the man lying weak and powerless in front of them, and then at the five pets looking completely at ease, a flash of curiosity went through the eyes of the Firewood Kylin.

It approached David Jones, stealthily nudging his hand with its tail and discovering there was no difference.

“You want to give it a try too?” David Jones’s eyes lit up, and suddenly, he felt not so tired anymore.

“Roar!” (No need!)

The Firewood Kylin coldly responded and then ran off to play with fish by the stream.

Yes, that’s right, it was playing with Goldy.

Goldy, fearful of being turned into grilled fish, never dared to defy the Firewood Kylin anymore.

“Who among you wants to go up in tomorrow’s competition?” David Jones crouched down.

The little guys looked at each other, then collectively took a step back, letting Rainbow stand in front.

David Jones laughed and gently scratched Rainbow’s chin with his finger.

“Then it’s all up to you in tomorrow’s competition!”

“Yip!” o(￣▽￣)ｄ (I, the Rainbow Emperor, am invincible!)

Rainbow raised one dragon claw.

…

The next clear morning, a pleasant breeze caressed the towering trees deep within the Wood Arena that stretched from heaven to earth.

A sparkling, lush Dragon Scale leaf floated down with the breeze, landing gently in the hands of Elsa Hoyle.

This was the championship reward for the National Trainer Cooperative Competition, a Level VII dual-type wood and dragon resource: the Sky-reaching Dragon Leaf.

The Sky-reaching Wood, identified as a nature mesona of Rosewood City only second to the Rosewood Divine Wood, shed its Sky-reaching Dragon Leaf which was more than just a regular Level VII epic resource.

The leaf itself carried an incredible power that could even surpass some ordinary Level VIII legendary resources in its effect on wood mesona and dragon-type pets.

Had this competition not seen a talent of David Jones’s caliber, the Rosewood Trainer Guild would not have been so willing to offer the Sky-reaching Dragon Leaf as a prize.

“This is the advantage of hailing from Rosewood College. Even nine consecutive wins at Peony College wouldn’t get you the Sky-reaching Dragon Leaf which appears for the first time among the championship rewards. Now it’s up to you to claim it!” Envy colored Elsa Hoyle’s face.

She had once led Rosewood College to victory as well, but the pet resources awarded were only a Level VII Soul-Consolidating Elixir, far from comparing to the Sky-reaching Dragon Leaf.

…

Soon, as time passed, the grand final of the Trainer Cooperation Competition officially began.

Elsa Hoyle extended her delicate hand, her voice echoing throughout the entire venue, “Let’s welcome the team from Rosewood College with the warmest applause!”

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!

The stage rose, the lights converged, and countless trainers turned their eyes towards David Jones, standing at the forefront. Applause thundered around like rolling thunder, as though welcoming a king.