Imprisoned for a Trillion Years, I Was Worshipped by All Gods!

Chapter269-The First Match, A Blast!

"It's soon, in just a few days. This time... we need to carefully arrange the match order. After the second round, due to the rule of avoiding matches within the same world, some battles will need to be adjusted."

"These arrangements take time," said the 5-Element God King.

Naturally, these tasks were handled by the temple staff.

During the wait,

some betting establishments even released a booklet,

ranking the participants and worlds based on odds.

For some reason, whether for controversy or something else,

Crossbridge World was ranked first.

Even the 5-Element Temple and Brightsun World were placed below Crossbridge World.

Brightsun World, already not on friendly terms with Crossbridge World,

was now even more displeased.

In Ascension City, spotting anyone from Crossbridge World would instantly spark their anger.

The reason for this?

It was all because of Daniel.

He had directly instructed Elise to bet a large amount of divine stones on Rose winning.

As a result, Rose's ranking skyrocketed,

quickly rising to first place.

This also boosted Crossbridge World's ranking dramatically,

putting them ahead of Brightsun World.

No one had seen this coming.

The entire situation caused an uproar,

leading to Brightsun World enduring widespread ridicule over the past few days.

How could the top-ranked Upper God Realm be surpassed by a Lower God Realm?

What did their top rank even amount to?

Such remarks and skepticism left every Brightsun World citizen simmering with rage.

If they encountered anyone from Crossbridge World in the upcoming matches,

they were determined to vent their anger.

Meanwhile, grand events like this naturally attracted many outsiders to Ascension City to watch the matches live.

Seeing the rankings,

many couldn't help but comment:

"How can an Upper God Realm even be worse than a Lower God Realm?"

In a Tavern at Ascension City

A nobleman in luxurious attire sat at a table, frowning as he read the rankings.

"So, Brightsun World is this pathetic? Surpassed by a Lower God Realm?

Even the 5-Element Temple can't compare?"

"See? My father warned me to be cautious of Brightsun World. Turns out, they're nothing to worry about!"

"Young master, we're outside. We should speak carefully," one of his attendants advised.

"Carefully? Don't worry. Our family is definitely making it to the finals!

As for Brightsun World and Crossbridge World… they're no match for us!"

At that moment, the tavern's first floor was almost entirely occupied by his entourage,

so his remarks stayed within the group.

Just then, a figure walked in.

The newcomer had a massive sword strapped to his back.

He glanced briefly at the nobleman before heading to the counter to ask the pub keeper:

"Are there any Crossbridge World people here?"

"Ah? Sir, you must be mistaken! No one from Crossbridge World has made a reservation here."

Hearing this, the nobleman's interest was piqued.

This man with the greatsword was clearly from Crossbridge World.

Why not…

test his strength?

"Hey! This tavern has been reserved by me. Are you from Crossbridge World?

Who allowed you in here? A mere Lower God Realm—on what grounds?"

Yes! Even his family's influence wasn't ranked at the top,

so how could a Lower God Realm take first place?

The man with the greatsword looked at the nobleman but said nothing.

He turned and left.

However, the nobleman wasn't done:

"So this is the kind of…"

Before he could finish, he felt a gust of wind rushing toward his face!

In an instant, he saw the man with the greatsword standing before him,

ready to draw the blade from his back.

Even with just this motion, the aura he unleashed was overwhelming.

The nobleman smirked coldly,

his own aura flaring up in response—

God Lord!

With such a rank, it was no wonder the nobleman had been so dismissive.

After all, the difference between a God Lord and an Earth God Rank was…

blatant.

He simply couldn't understand how an Upper God Realm could be overshadowed by a Lower God Realm.

Even as the God Lord's aura fully erupted,

the man with the greatsword stood firm,

seemingly unaffected.

He was like a sword himself,

sharp enough to sting the eyes of anyone who looked at him.

"You're in the wrong place, Zhulú. The tavern we booked is over there!"

A voice called from the doorway.

The man with the greatsword turned and left,

paying no attention to the others.

He walked away casually,

leaving his back exposed without a hint of concern that someone might attack him.

The Second Round Begins

Ten massive arenas stood ready.

The final ten participants would emerge from these arenas to compete for the championship.

And the very first match…

caused an explosion of excitement!

The viewership far exceeded expectations.

Not only were all seats in the arena filled,

but many spectators stood, eager to watch.

Even the projection broadcasts were crowded.

Everyone was focused on this battle.

For some reason,

the first match began with an absolute spectacle!

Initially, all eyes had been on Brightsun World, particularly their strongest prodigy,

Experience tales with empire

Gurlitt.

A favorite to win the championship, Gurlitt was at the top of the rankings.

And yet, in this very match,

he was pitted against Rose from Crossbridge World.

Yes, one of the top contenders for the championship was facing the overall number one,

believed to have the best chance of winning.

The announcement of this matchup a few days earlier had left many stunned,

unsure of what to say.

Was this the 5-Element Temple's way of proving fairness?

They had directly arranged for these two to face off.

Moreover, it was well known that Brightsun World harbored resentment toward Crossbridge World.

They frequently criticized Crossbridge World for taking up too many spots and occupying the central area of Ascension City.

When the competition was announced,

they practically declared their intent to use this event to drive Crossbridge World out of Ascension City.

"They don't belong in Ascension City."

Naturally, many people eagerly awaited this battle.

Even Daniel focused on this fight.

This would be Rose's first time facing a God Lord rank opponent.

Would there be any surprises?

Daniel had faith in Rose's talent and relentless effort.

But seeing her on the stage still made him nervous.

"I think this girl from Crossbridge World doesn't stand a chance!

Gurlitt reached God Lord rank fifty years ago and earned many accolades in the war against the Beast Clan.

How could a young girl possibly match him?"

"Exactly. I've never even heard of this so-called prodigy. A championship favorite? Laughable."

"Believing in her is like believing I'm a God King! If she wins, I'll reward you with fifty divine stones and a 5-Elements rule."

"…."

Even before the match began, the spectators were already discussing it.

The general consensus was clear:

most didn't think Rose could win.

Compared to Rose,

Gurlitt was simply more renowned.

A Battle of Swords

Amid the intense anticipation,

the battle was about to begin.

Interestingly, both competitors wielded swords.

Rose unsheathed the greatsword from her back,

and Gurlitt drew his own blade.

Standing across from each other,

the moment the referee signaled the start, Rose made the first move.

She wasn't one to wait—

she preferred taking the initiative!

Her sword swung down,

carrying an unstoppable momentum!