After they left, Darren and the others headed westward.
"No deal?"
"No, they are not willing to pay enough for it." Darren shook his head.
"Then what should we do? You can't leave the region." Lindsay appeared anxious when she heard the news.
"I have found a way to participate in the Tussle Contest."
"But how? You need to be at the peak of the Star God Realm to be eligible for the Tussle Contest. You can't even sign up given your current realm," she objected. The requirements of the Tussle Contest were clear, and Lindsay couldn't understand how Darren would get around them.
"There is another way. The Tussle Region is holding a hunting game. The top three winners can join the Tussle Contest's final competition directly," Darren explained.
"Really? Are you considering participating in the hunting game? There is one issue, though. Whatever you decide, you're the only one to have a chance to leave. Lindsay and I may have to stay here," Finley pointed out.
"Right." When she heard this, Lindsay realized that she couldn't let Darren leave the Tussle Region alone. She needed to follow him. "I'm going to enlist as well," she said with a snort.
"That's absurd." Darren shook his head. He glanced at Lindsay before continuing, "If we both take part in the hunting game, of course I can help you secure a place in the top three positions. But what about the Tussle Contest? Only the super-geniuses will partake in that competition. If I don't have the confidence to be in the top three, how can you have any hope?"
"Well, Darren, don't forget that I have a powerful helper." She smiled.
"What? Who?"
"Jeremy! If I qualify for the Tussle Contest, I might have a greater chance of being in the top three than you as I have Jeremy's help."
After careful consideration, Darren nodded. Jeremy was able to distract Maxwell, who was at the upper-level of the Celestial God Realm. Why wouldn't he defeat a warrior at the Star God Realm?
"That's a good idea, but I'm afraid that it's against the rules."
"It shouldn't be a problem. Jeremy listens to me. He is my weapon. We can use weapons of our choice in the contest, can't we?"
"Perhaps. We should talk about this later," Darren suggested.
"Wait!" Finley interjected. Their plans left him anxious, and he couldn't help but ask, "If you both participate in the competition, what about me? You can't leave me alone in the Tussle Region, right?"
"I'm sure that you'll figure it out." Darren smiled as he turned to face Finley.
"Nonsense. How can I be a match for a warrior at the Star God Realm in such a short time? I can't enter the contest. What else can I do then?" Finley remarked helplessly.
"If you earn seventy million killing points, then I will sell the divine patterns to help you," Darren promised.
"That's great! I knew that you and Lindsay wouldn't abandon me. Let's go. I'll try my best." Finley grinned.
The three decided to travel to the branch of the Tussle Holy House to register for the hunting game.
After flying for a few days and nights, they finally arrived.
Several magnificent palaces sprawled on the lofty mountain peak that loomed before them.
The three landed in front of a hall.
Many young cultivators were coming and going, each excitedly chattering about the contest.
"Did you hear? The four peerless talents of the younger generation want to join this hunting game."
"So what? They have a high reputation, more or less, because they have potential. But it doesn't mean that they are powerful."
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