The Geared Immortal

Chapter 688

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Shin Jiao was a bit defensive when the person walking towards his seat suddenly cupped his hands. He didn't know what is happening, so he just shifted from his seat in a simple defensive stance. The young servant suddenly said in a low voice.

"The Lords are calling for you in our booth teacher Shin."

This servant is under Jin Jo Long and already knew who Shin Jiao is and his secret status in the town. So he has a respectful stance toward the inconspicuous young man.

Everyone who noticed the interaction was a bit taken aback due to the attitude of the servant towards the young peasant. But no one said anything and just observed as the two walks out of the audience seat and walked towards a booth.

Meanwhile, Le'as Modrid was a bit worried. He wanted to make those spikes attack, but for some unknown reason, he could feel that they seem to be restricted.

He didn't want to be discovered or traced, so he decided to just wait for the right time to strike.

And so the matches continue as batches after batches of contestants enter the world and began fighting. The elimination alone took the contest the whole day before it ended.

However, before the end of the day, an accident happened.

Suga Joss and his servant the fox lady had a falling out. Then it turns out that the latter tried to do something towards his servant against her will. And at that time, the fox lady was about to break through and reach level 70 which is the level of a silver armored protector or a World Nascent Cultivator. And at that time, Suga Joss was too engrossed in his own lust that he was caught off-guard.

The fox lady servant should be a qualified replacement, but due to her mental condition at that time, the lords of Vitol town decided against it. Plus her strength is not stable enough, so they decided to choose another one.

At that time, Shin Jiao is inside the booth and cultivating due to boredom. He didn't want to take out some of his stuff from his ring as he didn't want people to suspect the spatial tool he has. So he just decided to absorb the universe's energy on the side.

Aiya Wine walked beside Shin Jiao and he immediately noticed her presence and stopped cultivating.

"Lord Aiya…" Shin Jiao greeted with a nod.

"We have a situation… I know that you have done well and that you can already provide the town its needed resources. But some of the materials that would be given this year are very important to us. Can I… Can I ask you to replace Suga Joss?"

Aiya Wine, when talking to Shin Jiao did not show off her strength and authority. Instead, she likes to talk to him like a normal friend.

Shin Jiao was a bit taken aback by her words and did not reply and just open his mouth without words coming out.

"Umm… is there…"

"No… Come on, please… as my friend… can you help me just one time." She said with a cute expression on her face.

She knew that this is one of Shin Jiao's weaknesses.

And when she saw the change in his expression, she already knew that she won.

"Sigh… you always say just this once. Anyway, I will just be replacing a silver armor protector right?" Shin Jiao asked with a helpless expression.

Aiya nodded her head and flashed a pretty smile.

Feeling helpless in her reaction, Shin Jiao agreed and the name of Suga Joss was changed at the registry. An official from the committee was sent to verify and check if Shin Jiao is really just a silver armored protector.

However, when the three officials saw his aura, they all have their eyes squinted and showed a doubtful look. But they still gave Shin Jiao the benefit of the doubt and gave him the power checker.

It was the first time for Shin Jiao to see such a piece of equipment and his interest was piqued. While the power testing in the booth is happening, Shin Jiao has already envelope the power tester and carefully checked the mechanism and the glyphs inside of it.

The power checker looks like an electronic scale. And on the upper-middle corner are some words which were supposed to be alien to Shin Jiao but he could somewhat read them.

It took him around 5 minutes to check his power level and confirm that he has already reached level 70. The result fully astounded the doubtful crowd. They didn't know why but they soon realized the person they are considering as a peasant is actually hiding his identity in plain sight. The servants who have recognized Shin Jiao has already told their masters who he really is.

Though a bit reluctant to believe, the gold and silver armored participants now fully understand why Shin Jiao was able to enter the town as a peasant and be able to live there.

After the confirmation, Shin Jiao was given silver armor and a sword, but he refuses to take them. They knew that he has those weird gears in his laboratory. So the town lords did not pursue him taking the armor.

But then Vitina Kiwazo was still a bit concern and walked near Shin Jiao.

"If you plan to use external gears, it would be a waste as it would be left once you died and you will not be able to take them in your resurrection." She said in a low voice.

"It's okay team leader… I don't plan on dying."

Hearing his confident words, Vitina just flashed a smile and sighs. She did not leave though and just sat next to Shin Jiao.

She then secretly handed him a piece of paper.

When Shin Jiao took the paper and opens it, he saw an exquisitely drawn artifact. He then confusedly looks at the woman sitting beside him.

"This is my previous partner on my planet. When I was taken to this place, everything I have was destroyed. And that weapon of mine is my partner… I heard that in the town there is a great craftsman who makes weird but exquisitely crafted stuff. Though I know that the power of my old weapon could not be returned, seeing its replica is already the best for me."

She explained with a sad expression on her pretty face.

Shin Jiao did not ask anymore and just nodded his head. He then gave the piece of paper back to the woman and smiled. He has already memorized everything in that paper.

"You agree in making it for me?" she confirmed.

"Yes… but…"

"I will provide you with the needed materials and power cores." She immediately said in excitement.

"Alright…"

As the deal was set between them, Vitina is already very happy in her heart. Before she could stand up and leave, the name of the town and the participants were called.

Everyone was nervous and excited at the same time as they walk out of their booth.

Shin Jiao, on the other hand, walked to a corner and then stick a metal piece on his chest. Then suddenly a tentacle-like thin metal wraps his body. The power core in the armor now showed that the power level of Shin Jiao is 70. He didn't have to use his energy so that people could see his power level.

As the team walks out of their booth, many from the audience have already noticed the weird armor on Shin Jiao's body. Unlike the silver armor which looks like a breastplate with glyphs on it, what Shin Jiao's is wearing is like a body fit armor that covers his chest and stomach only. Then there are metallic straps and two pauldrons covering his shoulders. And on his sides are two weird artifacts.

The opponent of Vitol town is from one of the eastern towns of Ta'al city, the town of Wexhing, a small town that is near the Long clan territory.

When the two teams arrive at the platform, they all look at each other and the matchups began among them. Their team's opponent has three females and two males for the silver armor, and for the gold armor, all of them are women.

Vitina Kiwazo who is standing beside Shin Jiao told him, that Wexhing town's population is mostly women. For some unknown reason, the town and those near the border seem to have many women. The ratio between the male and female in those areas is 1 is to 12.

As the match-ups were announced to the teams, everyone now knew who their opponents are.

Shin Jiao walked towards a platform with a red circle mark on the ground. On the other side of him is a short-haired woman with pretty features. But her eyes have the looks of a warrior. Shin Jiao knew that the woman is not simple.

Then suddenly, he could feel his body getting a cold sensation from his feet. Then in a blink of an eye, a strong force jolted him away from his position.

When Shin Jiao opens his eyes, he is now in a new but barren place. The gravity in that place is already different and Shin Jiao knew that he is on a different planet.

According to the information he read, this planet has 5 times the gravity of the immortal land. And the atmosphere is very harsh. Luckily he didn't have to breathe to survive as this place is devoid of air and any elements.

Suddenly, Shin Jiao noticed a figure flashing towards him.

While he is still analyzing the new place, his opponent has already launched a direct attack towards him.

Wielding her two short silver swords, the short-haired woman flashes and appear in front of Shin Jiao. However, she suddenly stopped when she reached around 3 meters away from him.

This action of hers took Shin Jiao by surprise. He didn't know what the woman is trying to do. So he just stood there and prepares himself for anything. The woman suddenly sheathes her two silver swords. Then, with a wave of her hand, another long sword appears.

A surprised look appears on Shin Jiao's face upon seeing her action. He knew that he has encountered someone with a spatial tool.

Then before he knew it the woman suddenly took action.