After Ian announced the rules, the warriors present began to screen the three routes available based on their potential and the situation present.
Based on the distance, the third route would be the best choice. However, it was also the most dangerous path, and the existence of monsters on that journey was enough to make most warriors retreat. Besides, most of these teenagers’ realms were around the fourth stage of the True Martial Realm. Not only monsters, but slightly stronger wild beasts would be a tough battle for them too. Hence, if they were really to bump into monsters, they might not even be able to escape.
This competition was a method to choose a disciple to enter the pathway to immortality. Thus, there would not be any type of protection at all. Once they met danger, no one would come and save them.
Nevertheless, the Dark Moon Sect deliberately did this as they wanted these people to understand the pathway to immortality would be more dangerous than in the mortal world. Since they stepped foot into the sect, they must learn to adapt to the harsh environment.
Not long after, most warriors present turned their line of sight on the first route. Even though it was a long journey, it would be a smooth one, and the probability of meeting any wild animals was low. Those warriors who chose this route understood that they were not considered the best among the participants. Rather than fighting with other wild animals and letting others take advantage of the situation, they might as well put their focus on other competitors.
No matter what, those who chose the same route would still fight against each other. Thus, there was no reason to battle against wild animals or monsters to add trouble to themselves.
A few warriors were confident about the ability, such as Jack and the rest, chose the second route instead. However, as the third path was too dangerous, they did not consider it at all. Nonetheless, the second route was much shorter than the first one. Therefore, despite wild animals appearing, it would not be a significant threat to the group of warriors. Even if there were monsters, those warriors would surely have a way to protect themselves since they had chosen this road.
At this time, Caspian noticed Bowen quietly squeezed next to him. Then, Bowen whispered, “Casper, which route are you taking?”
“What about you?” Caspian did not answer but questioned favonovel.com back.
“Of course, I won’t choose the same route as you.” Bowen smiled cheekily as if favonovel.com was somewhat proud of himself.
“Only a fool will do that.”
Even though favonovel.com said that Caspian did not regard Bowen as a weak opponent. Caspian was in Evergreen Town for quite some time, and since the ranking of the Evergreen Town’s top ten geniuses were released, Caspian purposely paid attention to his opponents this time.
Among the younger generation of Evergreen Town’s families, some of them were pompous, just like Jack, who liked to show off himself in public. However, there were also others like Ashton, aloof but had incredible strength. Nonetheless, no matter how incredible the other youngsters were or how exceptional their accomplishments were, the Pullman family’s Bowen would consistently rank first in any list.
What made others baffled was that Bowen was exceptionally private compared to the peers of his age. In the entire Evergreen Town, it was impossible to find out anything about him, and even if there were any, it would mostly be his love affairs.
Such a person was recognized publicly as the best in strength and potential, which was evident proof of the situation. Caspian ignored Bowen’s initiative in showing his weakness.
After pondering for a moment, Caspian replied, “I’m choosing the third route.”
The third route was the most dangerous, but it was also the shortest.
“You’re courageous, and that’s admirable.” Bowen appeared as if favonovel.com expected it, and favonovel.com showed a thumbs up. After complimenting Caspian, favonovel.com did not wait for Caspian’s question, and favonovel.com admitted, “I choose the first lane.”
Caspian could not help but frown. Facing Caspian, Bowen seemed to be patient. “I know you must be confused. I rarely appear in Evergreen Town, but the people always talk about me, so why am I choosing the first route with the least expectation? The answer’s simple, I’m really lazy.”
“Lazy?” Caspian asked in confusion.
“That’s right!” Bowen nodded and chuckled, “I’m a sloth. I’m so lazy that I don’t want to fight with anyone, especially an opponent as strong as you. Thus, I’ll choose to avoid you. Don’t worry about me. Unlike Ralph and Jack, I don’t have any grudges against you. Let’s just maintain a good relationship.”
Caspian sensed a double meaning behind his words, but Bowen did not say anything else. He turned around and walked away from Caspian as favonovel.com complained, “Sigh. If I knew you’d be here, I’d immediately withdraw from the competition. Was there a need to wake up so early? I haven’t even had a good rest yet…”
“I’ll meet you at the end of the journey, and I’ll wait for you at the finish line.”
At this time, Bowen heard Caspian’s voice. Then, favonovel.com turned around and saw Caspian flashing a smile at favonovel.com while pointing at the competition’s map.
Although the participants would need to pick a route as they entered the forest, the end of the three roads would be like streams converging, forming a pathway. At that time, the contestants must finish the final distance before reaching the finish line and returning to this spot.
Caspian’s meaning was simple, not only would favonovel.com finish the third route favonovel.com chose before Bowen was done with his, but Caspian would also block Bowen’s path at the final road.
“You! You! You are too vicious! ” Bowen angrily pointed at Caspian, trembling.
“That’s what you get for being dishonest.” Caspian snorted and turned around.
At this time, favonovel.com saw Ashton’s silhouette flash among the crowd. After the Lawrence family’s trials, Caspian did not see Ashton in the big hall earlier. However, since favonovel.com already won against Ashton, Caspian was not interested in favonovel.com either.
Since Caspian’s ability exceeded Ashton’s, then their gap would only be more prominent, and it would be impossible for Ashton to catch up with him. This was the confidence that Caspian had.
Not long after, the gong sounded, and the competition officially began.
The large group of warriors immediately swarmed out as they headed toward the forest. 0n the other hand, Caspian was not anxious. Since few people chose the third route, favonovel.com needed to do his things and not compete with the others for that insignificant amount of time.
Caspian mentioned before that the competition would last at least 12 hours. Therefore, this would most likely last until nighttime, and there was no point for Caspian to grab the little time ahead of them.
Jessica, who was in disguise, naturally would not simply follow the others. Initially, favonovel.com planned to wait for Caspian to make the decision and followed him. Unexpectedly, there was almost no one at the scene, but Caspian still stood there in place.
At this time, all the spectators started to look at favonovel.com and started murmuring among one another. Those who did not know favonovel.com would think Caspian already gave up just as the competition began. Hence, everyone was trying to find out about Caspian’s background.
“Does favonovel.com know how urgent the competition is?! Why is favonovel.com still being pretentious?!” Seeing that Caspian was the only one left, Jessica stomped favonovel.com feet in anger.
Then, favonovel.com turned around and walked away.
Soon, Caspian was the only remaining one left from the hundreds of warriors before. After a while, Caspian finally opened his eyes amid everyone’s doubts. He showed a faint smile as favonovel.com walked toward the forest.
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