Chapter 99: Chapter 98: Registering for the Pro League, Training the Doomsday Black Dragon!
Zhang Yue lounged on the living room sofa, scrolling through the official website of the Global Pro League on his phone.
Registration opened tomorrow at 8 a.m. and would close three days later. After that, the tournament would officially begin.
Time was running out, and yet, his guild still only had three members…
Just as he was deep in thought, Ning Tiantian stepped out of the bathroom.
She was dressed in a pink kitty-themed nightgown, her damp hair carrying the fresh scent of shampoo.
Ning Tiantian had a particular fondness for pink.
Combined with her petite, delicate frame, her appearance was undeniably soft and adorable.
"I used to stay at a friend's place," she explained timidly. "But her mom said I was freeloading and just kicked me out. I don't have any money, and I really have nowhere else to go…"
Zhang Yue pointed to the guest room. "You can sleep over there. Don't forget to register for the Pro League tomorrow at 8 a.m."
"Oh, and the hairdryer's in the drawer. Dry your hair; don't catch a cold."
Without waiting for a response, Zhang Yue headed to his bedroom.
Having been tossed out into the night, Ning Tiantian's spirits had been at an all-time low. But Zhang Yue's thoughtfulness brought a warmth to her heart that she hadn't felt in a long time.
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The next morning, 8 a.m.
Everywhere—TVs, smartphones, street ads, and even the giant screens on skyscrapers—blared the same message:
"Ladies and gentlemen, the 100th Global Pro League is about to kick off. Let's fight for glory!"
Social media platforms were on fire:
"Last year, twelve contenders from our province made it through the national preliminaries to the world finals. Let's hope this year brings even more glory."
"Witness me, brothers! I'm pledging right now—if I don't make it to the provincial finals this year, I'll livestream myself doing a handstand while eating crap."
"I just want to make it into the city's top 100. Please, RNG gods, give me some trash opponents."
"Our city hasn't had a representative in the national preliminaries for a decade. This year, we're due for a miracle."
Zhang Yue logged into the Pro League's official website and completed the real-name verification to register.
Soon, his registration was confirmed.
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Player: Zero
Region: Dragon Kingdom - Zhejiang Province - Linhai City
Guild: Heavens Fall
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[Would you like to confirm your registration?]
[Confirm]
[Registration complete. The Linhai City Qualifiers of the Global Pro League will begin in 73 hours and 50 minutes. Please prepare accordingly.]
Moments later, the guild chat lit up.
Wu Haotian: "Damn, I almost registered under the Infinite Guild by mistake…"
In a shabby motel somewhere in Linhai City, Wu Haotian gnawed on a cold steamed bun he had picked up from a street vendor while fervently chatting in the Infinite Guild Group.
Frustrated, he muttered to himself, "Just you wait. You'll see—losing me is the worst mistake you'll ever make."
With that, he left the Infinite Guild's group chat.
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Zhang Yue emerged from his room, planning to grab breakfast downstairs. Coincidentally, Ning Tiantian stepped out of the guest room at the same time.
"Did you register?"
Ning Tiantian nodded. "Mm-hmm!"
"Good. Let's grab breakfast and then level up."
Ning Tiantian's head drooped as she mumbled, "I don't have any money…"
"I'll treat you."
Her face lit up. "Really? I want a crispy pancake."
After breakfast, the two returned to their rooms and logged in.
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Inside the dimly lit guild hall, Zhang Yue posted in the guild chat:
"You two, team up and grind the same quest series. Then report back."
In the Fourth World, players who partied together could accept linked quest chains.
Soon, Wu Haotian encountered Ning Tiantian for the first time at the Light Hall. His eyes lit up. "Wow, I didn't expect you to be such a beauty."
"Too bad I already have someone I like. My heart is full. Otherwise, I'd definitely chase after you."
Ning Tiantian froze, clearly unnerved by him. She hesitated until Zhang Yue messaged her:
"If Wu Haotian gives you trouble, let me know."
Feeling reassured, she finally teamed up with Wu Haotian. Together, they accepted the linked Dark Nest quest. They soon regrouped with Zhang Yue at the LV35 Black Dragon Nest map.
Joining the party, Zhang Yue wasted no time. He locked onto a black dragon soaring above them and launched his attack.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Three consecutive single-target S-rank skills obliterated the LV35 black dragon in an instant.
From behind, Wu Haotian, who hadn't even lifted a finger, stared wide-eyed. "What the hell? Is this guy even human…"
Zhang Yue summoned the Dark Skeleton King.
With the Flame Knight tanking damage, Zhang Yue unleashed a brutal combo. He and the Skeleton King alternated their taunts, pulling the aggro of seven black dragons at once.
The Skeleton King cast Shadow Sword Array, trapping all seven dragons. Zhang Yue followed up with Hell's Judgment.
Combined with a flurry of single-target skills, the dragons' health bars plummeted at breakneck speed.
Within moments, at the cost of half the health of both the Skeleton King and Wu Haotian, all seven black dragons were slaughtered.
For Zhang Yue, who had already hit LV35 and needed a staggering 1.2 million EXP to level up, the gains were negligible
But Ning Tiantian, previously LV30, and Wu Haotian, LV32, saw their EXP bars rise visibly.
Once Zhang Yue's skill cooldowns reset, and Ning Tiantian had healed the team, they went for another round—this time luring six more dragons.
Roars echoed as black dragons fell from the sky, their corpses piling up like a mountain.
Nearby solo players, also grinding the Black Dragon Nest, were left stunned.
"Who the hell is that? A Dragon Slayer?"
"Holy crap! They're farming LV35 dragons like it's nothing. That's insane."
By the end of the day, Wu Haotian and Ning Tiantian had completed six quests in a row.
The rewards, combined with their monster-killing EXP, pushed Ning Tiantian up two levels to LV32. Wu Haotian hit LV33.
Meanwhile, Zhang Yue funneled all his EXP into the Doomsday Black Dragon, pushing it to LV30 and unlocking its second class advancement.
The Doomsday Black Dragon specialized in ranged physical damage, similar to an archer.
Zhang Yue spent 50,000 gold at the Otherworld Auction to buy a full set of LV30 three-star archer gear and some D-rank archer skill books.
Though initially low-grade, after Zhang Yue's enhancements, the equipment became top-tier gold-quality, and the skills were upgraded to S-rank.
Fully equipped, the Doomsday Black Dragon finally lived up to its fearsome name.
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Doomsday Black Dragon (LV30, Second Class, Rare)
Physical Attack: 1280
Physical Defense: 520
Magic Defense: 480
HP: 5580
MP: 2340
Skills: Doomsday Dragon Flame (S), Doomsday Dragon Breath (S), Doomsday Dragon Blast (S), Explosive Barrage (S), Piercing Explosion (S)…
Special Effects: Black Dragon Bloodline (LV2), Destruction Incarnate (LV2)
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The LV2 Black Dragon Bloodline effect boosted all of the Doomsday Black Dragon's stats by 30%. Its attack power was nearly on par with Zhang Yue's.
Taking it to the field, Zhang Yue tested its might.
Using the Dark Skeleton King's infinite taunts, he drew the aggro of four colossal dragons and trapped them with Shadow Sword Array.
Then, with a mighty roar, the Doomsday Black Dragon swooped low, unleashing its fiery Doomsday Dragon Flame.
The trapped dragons were engulfed in dark red flames, followed by a devastating chain of S-rank skills.
Damage numbers soared above the dragons' heads—
-3325!
-3718!
-3559!
-3490!
Though not quite as powerful as Zhang Yue, the Doomsday Black Dragon's firepower was leagues ahead of most second-class LV30 archers, whose damage rarely broke four digits.
As the dragons weakened, Zhang Yue delivered the final blows with another barrage of S-rank skills, swiftly ending the battle.
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