“We’ve summoned everyone here because we still have some time left before the advancement test.

“Normally, it’ll only happen a month later, but if we choose to take it earlier, it’ll start within a week!

“Do you think we should move the date forward?”

Ji Ye looked around at the players and heroes.

Most of the attendants were people in charge of various aspects of the settlement, such as Elder Meng, Su Nongying, Yan Qing, Ling Zhen, and Tang Long.

Apart from that, there were also Elder Zhou, who had successfully guessed how “A Hundred Vying Barges” would work, and Zhou Yu, who was one of the most intelligent heroes from the Three Kingdoms.

“Let’s move the test forward. The ‘A Hundred Vying Boats’ mission has two objectives. One is to raise the settlement to the Transcendent level, and the other is to reach the ‘destination’.

“The ‘vying’ suggests that ‘time’ may be involved, so I think we’d better finish the test earlier…”

However, it was He Dahai, the chef, who spoke first.

He was the firmest support for speeding up the test because he was looking forward to the endless sources of food when they reached the “destination”. That way, he wouldn’t have to worry about what to cook anymore.

“I think we should move it forward too.

“After all, we gained our advantage in the last mission because we were able to finish it earlier.

“If we wait for a month to start the test, many other settlements may trigger it by then as well. If other settlements choose to take the test early, once they pass it, they may rise to the Transcendent level before we do!”

Qin Yueyu nodded as well.

“That’s right. Let’s move the date forward…”

“Yes, I agree. Seven days will be enough!”

In fact, most people here agreed to take the test earlier.

After all, it had been over 20 days since the Ten-Species Competition was over.

Other competitive settlements might also have the ability to reach Extraordinary Rank-9, and more would reach that level in their capability or technology because some races could be born at the Extraordinary level.

“Taking it early is plausible, but Master, based on what you and others said, in the last advancement test, we were suppressed by the power of providence of all participating alien settlements. Similar situations may happen to us again this time.”

Some of the wiser members pointed out the possible issue after some consideration.

“We only competed against nine alien races last time, but this time, the task is called ‘A Hundred Vying Boats’, and it’s very likely that we’ll face opponents ten times more difficult than the last time. Moreover, the vying settlements are all winners of the Ten-Species Competition. Even a settlement like ours shouldn’t take them too lightly,” said Zhou Yu.

Although he had only been summoned here for a little over ten days, he had learned a lot of information and knowledge from the natives and players who were learning music from him.

Zhou Yu was right.

The Twin Dragon Island was indeed very advanced in its capability, but that was only in comparison to other settlements.

Theoretically, the settlements qualified to take part in the Transcendent advancement test should all have reached Extraordinary Rank-9 in both their settlement cores and their personnel

/technology, which was what the Twin Dragon Island had right now.

Therefore, their advantage wasn’t as obvious as some might think.

“That’s right. If we rush into the advancement test, we may fail or suffer from great loss because we aren’t well-prepared enough. Even the rewards may not be able to make up for it!”

Elder Meng nodded, agreeing with Zhou Yu.

“Therefore, I think we should summarise the progress of things we’re in charge of and the problems we face.

“With brainstorming, we can only choose to move the test forward when we make sure that we can get ready in seven day’s time,” Zhou Yu went on.

To make it easier for the chosen ones to understand, he even used a few modern jargons he picked up from the players in the past few days.

“The Golden Condors I’ve been training have gained some initial achievement. We can use it for the test.

“However, although I know how to train the Golden Condors, I’m afraid I won’t be able to make them comprehend how to work with me in battles in merely seven days!” said Yan Qing.

Ji Ye nodded at Yan Qing after some thought. “Don’t worry. Find me the rebellious one, and I’ll know what to do!”

An Daoquan said, “I’ve concocted the Extraordinary Elixir with the Extinguished Seed. It’ll raise some of the new players to the Extraordinary level in seven days.

“But we only have so many medical cauldrons, so I couldn’t make a lot in such a short time.”

“Some of the new players I trained have reached Lesser Mastery in their skills and can make Soft Golden Armor now. I’ll build you a large medical cauldron. It’ll take me a day at most…” said Tang Long.

“We’ve built individual weapons that can inflict injuries to Extraordinary Rank-7 enemies, but only those with Ordinary Rank-7 physical strength can handle them well.

“Moreover, we also need people with enough EXP. Only they can master the weapons in seven days,” said Elder Jiao.

“A lot of the new players have gained a lot of EXP by creating bricks. They would probably prefer to become rocketeers, because it’ll be easier than handling the bricks, and they can fight in battles as well!”

…

Heroes and people in charge of players’ affairs all made their reports.

After combining all information, they chose the best solution, which could ensure they get everything ready in seven days.

“So, we all agree that we’ll take the test early, then?”

About two hours later, Ji Ye looked around the room.

“Good. We’ll shift to an earlier date!”

…

“The Transcendent advancement test of your settlement will activate in seven days.”

“Because your settlement is the first one from the ‘A Hundred Vying Boats’ who chose to make the advancement, the power of providence from the competing settlements will interfere with yours. It may greatly raise the difficulty level of your test!”

The moment Ji Ye made the decision, all the members of the Twin Dragon Island received two pieces of information in their heads.

“What? The Transcendent advancement test?”

“Is our settlement going to advance to the Transcendent level already? That’s so fast! We’re the first Earth settlement to do that, aren’t we?”

“In seven days’ time. So, that’s about the time we go offline. After we succeed, we can break the news in the forum!”

The new players all looked excited.

After receiving the second piece of information, the management personnel of Twin Dragon Island extended the meeting for another 30 minutes.

To the new players, what they saw in the past month had convinced them that the Twin Dragon Island was going to pass the test.

Some were even making plans for showing off their identities in the forum when they go offline at the end of their one-month period.

If the Twin Dragon Island really passed the advancement test, it would remain the top Earth settlement for a very long time.

“What? Advance to the Transcendent level?

“Which settlement have I landed in? Can it be…”

In the empty Temple of Providence, a new player had just arrived in white light. There was a surprised and bewildered look in his eyes.

The new player was in fact a “reincarnated” player.

Although it had almost been a month since the third batch of new players arrived, more chosen ones were still arriving every day.

Naturally, they were from other settlements.

Although the Ten-Species Competition was over, A Hundred Vying Boats was even more dangerous for some settlements below Extraordinary Rank-7. It was inevitable that players would die.

“Stop standing around. Go get registered there, claim your ID plate, and report to the Musical House Island!”

The Temple of Providence was guarded by an Iron Buddha who wore an Extraordinary Rank-5 Armor with Soft Gold set in key spots. Seeing the player only stood there, he shouted at him.

His voice wasn’t loud, but it gave off a pressure that reminded one of the fighting will!

“Yes… Sure… I’m going now…

“The top Earth settlement is indeed impressive. Even the soldiers guarding the Temple of Providence are of Extraordinary Rank-5 and above. The defensive power of their armor is definitely very powerful…”

As a second-batch player, although he had reincarnated, he could still make the right judgments.

He could tell that the soldier wearing a piece of armor as his uniform was definitely of Extraordinary Rank-5 and above.

Even an Elite or Common Extraordinary Rank-5 soldier was enough to be treated as a high-level member in his original settlement, a chief holding some sort of power at least!

However, here on Twin Dragon Island, such a man was only a soldier.

After defeating the Magma Monsters, the Twin Dragon Island now had over 70 non-Commander level Souls of Civilization of Extraordinary Rank-5 and above. Because of the special forces from the Yuan Battlefield of Providence, the island had obtained an adequate amount of Iron Buddhas, Shadow Assassins, and Water Demons. There were eight Iron Buddhas alone in the Temple of Providence.

“That’s so incredible.”

The player summoned was a little excited.

Although he had died once, he was reborn into the Twin Dragon Mount. How lucky.

“Well, this is…”

Following the Iron Buddha’s instruction, the reborn player walked out of the Temple of Providence. His eyes widened when he saw something else.

A team of soldiers wearing the same type of armor entered the Temple of Providence with something in their hands.

Judging by their appearances, they were Commander-level Souls of Civilization.

Apart from the Souls of Civilization, some soldiers were holding things like sabers, shields, fire stones, and other treasures, which they then put onto the big nine-level altar in the Temple of Providence.

There were over a dozen Souls of Civilization and corresponding offerings. Were they going to be used in one ritual all at once?