Bai Ye's first reaction was to quickly check what he could offer the other party.
Bai Ye genuinely wanted that black military-style uniform, not just because it looked cool, but because it was truly an excellent item, and Bai Ye guessed the other party might not have discovered its secret.
Therefore, even the Jinluyi, which was precious, became something Bai Ye was willing to trade.
However, after looking at what he had, Bai Ye found nothing that seemed to meet the other party's requirements.
"Dao talismans are consumables..." Bai Ye cautiously probed, "You definitely don't want them, right?"
The man smiled at Bai Ye. Could someone capable of obtaining blue-quality items be short of such things? Dao talismans were relatively common in both the Immortal Realm and the Spiritual Realm.
"Don't worry, I was just asking casually. I have other good things." Bai Ye gritted his teeth and produced the Sunflower Manual. "Although it doesn't meet your acquisition requirements, this is a supreme martial arts scripture. It's true that it's currently incomplete, but if the full version can be assembled, one can capture dragons in the nine heavens and seize turtles in the five oceans. A palm strike can injure people a hundred miles away, and a leg sweep can split mountains and crack rocks. There's just a minor side effect, but it's not a big problem. In fact, this side effect can calm your mind, eliminate distractions, and strengthen your spirit, allowing you to focus on tasks without procrastination. It's commonly known as 'castration for eternal treatment!'"
The man looked at Bai Ye for a long while, then sighed, took the Sunflower Manual back, and tucked it into Bai Ye's clothes. He then pushed the uniform towards Bai Ye.
"If you don't have anything, don't force it. You don't need to add anything else."
Bai Ye felt like crying. Did he just get looked down upon?
But... the other party agreed to trade with him...
So be it if he was looked down upon...
Bai Ye's face immediately lit up with joy, and he took off the Jinluyi, preparing to exchange it with the other party. But at this moment...
"You will be teleported in 10 seconds!"
What was going on?
Bai Ye held the Jinluyi in his hand, about to hand it over, when a faint golden light enveloped his body.
Then...
"10, 9, 8, 7, 6..."
A countdown suddenly appeared. When it reached "0," Bai Ye's figure vanished without a trace, disappearing into thin air, leaving the man holding the black uniform looking bewildered.
He's gone?
At the same time...
Bai Ye found that his surroundings had suddenly changed. It had become a deserted street lined with parked vehicles and rows of tall buildings.
Bai Ye was still holding the Jinluyi with one hand, frozen in place. Suddenly, a light screen appeared before his eyes.
"A participant has triggered a Wish Mission, initiating the Twelve Great Battles."
"Within the World Battlefield, the twelve participants who complete the most Forbidden Zone Missions will become the Zodiac Warriors of the Twelve Great Battles. They will be ranked according to the number of Forbidden Zone Missions completed and assume their respective warrior identities."
"Your number of completed Forbidden Zone Missions: 8, ranking fifth."
"You will represent the Dragon of Chen to battle."
"Please arrive at the assembly point within fifteen minutes. Once all personnel are gathered, the Twelve Great Battles will officially commence."
"The victor of the Twelve Great Battles will receive a wish reward."
...
"No!" Bai Ye finally snapped out of it, grabbed his head, and knelt down in agony. "My Black Order uniform, couldn't you have given me one more minute? I was just about to get it!"
Bai Ye wailed in anguish.
"Who wants to participate in this damn Twelve Great Battles... No..." Bai Ye stopped his wailing midway, suddenly sensing something was off. He looked at the light screen in shock. "Twelve Great Battles? Someone actually got a Wish Mission!"
Wish Missions were a very special type of mission in the World Battlefield, extremely rare, but with incredibly heaven-defying rewards. As the name suggests, victory would grant one a wish!
Of course, "a wish" was a relative term; otherwise, one could just wish to leave the World Battlefield.
More accurately, a Wish Mission could, under a fixed quality, obtain a specific item or ability that precisely matched the victor's requirements.
Although Bai Ye hadn't participated in the Twelve Great Battles in his previous life, he had participated in another type of Wish Mission and won, receiving a wish reward. Therefore, Bai Ye knew its immense value. Being forcibly brought to participate in the Twelve Great Battles was definitely not an misfortune, but a stroke of luck.
Because, as long as he could win, this was an opportunity to significantly enhance his strength.
"But..." Bai Ye said with a resentful look, "Couldn't you have given me one more minute? The Black Order uniform!"
Bai Ye was still thinking about that black military-style uniform. It was a good item, and he was so close to obtaining it...
However, Bai Ye only dwelled on his resentment for a short while, as further complaining was useless.
Bai Ye could only hope that after the Twelve Great Battles concluded and he returned to the Soul Society, the man who carved wood would still be in the market, and that the black uniform wouldn't be traded away by someone else.
As for now...
Of course, it was to focus on the Twelve Great Battles!
Then...
Bai Ye's expression gradually became serious.
Firstly, in the early stages of the World Battlefield, anyone capable of obtaining a Wish Mission was no ordinary individual. While luck played a part, strength was also a crucial factor.
Secondly...
The identity he received was the Dragon of Chen, ranking only fifth. Before him were Zi Shu, Chou Niu, Yin Hu, and Mao Tu – four others!
Bai Ye had used his memories from his previous life to tirelessly complete Forbidden Zone Missions!
"This is getting interesting." Bai Ye licked his lips. "Then let's play a game!"
Bai Ye looked at the bottom of the light screen, where a map guided him to the assembly point.
The rule was to arrive within fifteen minutes, so the assembly point wasn't far. About six or seven minutes later, Bai Ye spotted a large building.
Upon entering the building, the ground floor lobby was empty, but a sign stood there, with an arrow pointing towards the elevator.
Once inside the elevator, Bai Ye didn't need to select a floor; it directly ascended to the 22nd floor.
Ding!
Soon, the elevator reached the 22nd floor and opened, revealing a grand banquet hall. A long buffet table was laden with all sorts of food, and nearby were a bar, lounge sofas, a billiard table, and a dartboard, among other entertainment facilities.
Bai Ye wasn't the first to arrive, nor the last. Eight people had already arrived before him.
Six men and two women.
Bai Ye stepped onto the red carpet, and the gazes of the eight people in the banquet hall focused on him. Bai Ye, in turn, was sizing up these individuals, and then he recognized a few familiar faces.
...