The registration points are set up in the temporary office area of Maomu Forest Plantation and the temporary office area of Data Square. Although it is nighttime now, Feng Yuan still chooses to go to Maomu Forest Plantation because that side is not open to the public, thinking there should be fewer people in line.
However, unexpectedly for Feng Yuan, when he arrives at Maomu Forest Plantation, it’s packed with people. Despite the crowd, the long queue is orderly, and even if the people aren’t wearing uniforms, Feng Yuan can guess they are Beastmasters from the military sequence.
Thinking about it, Agunas previously mentioned the participation issue of Beastmasters from the military sequence, so it’s not surprising they are here. Although they could internally handle checks and uniformly submit registration documents, it’s not strange for them to register collectively here.
Feng Yuan wears brightly colored casual clothes, making him stand out among the uniform gray-brown attire. Although the Beastmasters would not disrupt the queue because of this, they couldn’t help but curiously glance at Feng Yuan more often.
They don’t quite understand why Feng Yuan, who looks more like an ordinary person, is here. Doesn’t he know this place is not open to the general public?
But they simply look a few times and then stop paying attention. Whatever reason someone might have for being here, there are designated people to handle it, so they don’t need to worry.
Instead, what interests them is the upcoming big contest. After all, Beastmasters in the military sequence are different from regular Beastmasters. They are more skilled at large-group combined attacks; individually, their strength might not be outstanding, but under combined attack, they can unleash a terrifying power that ordinary Beastmasters dare not face head-on.
Of course, this is why they have no fate in Beastmaster contests, as these contests are generally one-on-one, making large team battles unlikely, which prevents them from showcasing their usual combat strengths.
This time is somewhat different, as the Ascension Stone almost everyone has for their significant contribution in the Imperial Timeline War, elevating their overall strength to the Legendary Level.
Although internally, boosting skill levels might make no difference, equivalent to being unchanged, this is not necessarily true for ordinary Beastmasters.
Once Beastmaster powers reach the Legendary Order, regardless of their earlier preference for team battles or other combat styles, they will possess a formidable solo fighting ability.
However, this doesn’t mean much for them, as Beastmasters in the military sequence, despite their advantage in resources, naturally advancing to Legendary is relatively rare due to talent constraints.
There are gifted Beastmasters joining, but generally speaking, the talent level of Beastmasters from the military sequence doesn’t quite compare to academies.
This battle contest is also a rare opportunity for them to win solo against ordinary Beastmasters, as at this stage, the gap in solo confrontational abilities narrows significantly.
Even if their Beast Taming skills focus on combined attacks, at the Legendary Stage, the difference in power among various types of ultimate moves isn’t that significant. Of course, this step tests the Beast’s talent more thoroughly, but overall, the gap between the two sides isn’t that wide.
They naturally want to experience something new in Beastmaster contests, especially since this time they might not be at a disadvantage.
Feng Yuan isn’t aware of what these people are thinking, wanting to go to the back of the line, but upon looking, he feels strange. At this moment, a member of the Special Duty Team approaches, ready to ask Feng Yuan to leave, but upon noticing the black eagle beside him, hesitantly asks,
"Are you... Feng Yuan?"
"Yes, why? Is there a problem?"
Feng Yuan looks at the other party in confusion, as the person hurriedly shakes his head, then nods and shakes his head again, saying,
"No problem, uh, no, what are you doing here?"
Although Feng Yuan is not in the official sequence, with his contributions, he naturally qualifies to handle various matters here, or rather, the things he wants to do, many can only be approved here, unlike the person in charge at Data Square who has no such authority.
"Registering for the big contest; I didn’t expect so many people here."
Looking at the seemingly endless queue, Feng Yuan sighs with a helpless expression. This estimation error is purely unintentional; hearing this, the opponent pauses and says,
"These days are for our official team registrations. Come with me; I’ll take you to register."
"Ah, cutting in isn’t right, is it?"
Feeling guilty, Feng Yuan asks while looking at the winding queue, the Special Duty Team member chuckles and says,
"No worries; everyone understands as long as it’s not continuous cutting, it’s fine."
Not to mention today’s third military of Maomu City, even their Maomu Special Service Team, when performing similar actions, takes quite a while to resolve.
Not due to inefficiency, just the sheer number of people; just like the Third Army, before Feng Yuan arrived, they’d already queued for a long time. Despite the fast Beast Taming checks requiring some time, the large crowd means that if Feng Yuan waits behind them, it might be hours before his turn.
In actuality, Feng Yuan’s temporary queue cut doesn’t affect them much; one or two people barely slow things down.
They aren’t allowed to leave after registration; instead, they wait for all comrades to complete their registration before uniformly departing.
Compared to waiting several hours here, delaying by one or two minutes isn’t an issue.
Of course, continuous additions would face objections.
However, this time, the contest information isn’t public, and like Feng Yuan, those hearing the wind and registering are very few.
They aren’t unaware, merely unhurried. Feng Yuan eagerly awaited details of the rules, so registered promptly upon hearing.
The inspection of participating Beastmasters is quite complex, yet not slow; within minutes, Xiao Ji and the Flame Chasing Furry Dog have completed their checks. The previous Special Duty Team member noticed Feng Yuan’s two Beasts hesitantly saying,
"You’re at a bit of a disadvantage with this number of Beasts."
Though not absolute, this contest permits unequal numbers of participating Beasts between parties.
The Ascension Stone enhances many Beastmasters; contracted Beast numbers vary; demanding equality brings too many issues, hindering later contests.
Can’t divide matches based on numbers, appearing fair but problematic if certain Beasts are freshly contracted—what then?
Disallow participation? That’s unsuitable; exclusion unrealistic, so the contest lacks numerical restrictions on participating Beasts.
Two Beasts, exceptionally few in this contest, facing opponents with three or four Beasts puts one at a disadvantage.
"Participation matters most, and who knows if quantity becomes an advantage."
Chuckling, Feng Yuan remains unconcerned; he plans not to compete personally, as relying solely on Xiao Ji and the Flame Chasing Furry Dog against a Beastmaster with six Beasts seems impossible.
But with Crystal Domain and other chaotic elements involved, Feng Yuan can’t confidently predict which side is stronger, especially since Xiao Ji remains a Divine Beast.
Though not yet at the Legendary Level, approaching Divine Beast Level gradually reveals its unique traits, making one-against-six not entirely impossible.
Moreover, with many new skills added recently, Feng Yuan intends to gauge Xiao Ji’s adaptation to its complete new capabilities in high-intensity battles.
The opponent glances at Feng Yuan without commenting; with many contestants, it’s uncertain how far he’ll advance, yet with Feng Yuan’s prowess, problems seem minimal.
Recalling the chaotic incidents Feng Yuan resolved, the individual is momentarily unsure of how Feng Yuan manages it.
"Feng Yuan, are you sure that the map is from me?"
After registering, Feng Yuan heads back directly to his dormitory, where upon arrival, Agunas immediately questions him about the map. Looking at the open map, Feng Yuan rolls his eyes and says,
"You can verify with Time Retrospection."
"Unable to retrospection. This seemingly ordinary map contains special power, preventing my Time Power from altering its timeline."
With a flick of the tail, Agunas seriously gazes at Feng Yuan, who hesitates, unsurely saying,
"Special restrictions exist?"
He is certain the map is from Agunas, but this special power remains inexplicable; not that Agunas lacks strength to thwart Time Retrospection, but if it’s Agunas’s special power, he wouldn’t himself face restrictions.
Still... Feng Yuan distinctly recalls Agunas giving him that map, having kept it on the table with a cup to prevent it from blowing away.

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