THE KING OF THE UNIVERSE

City Lord Alger said, "Everyone please come forward. Those who wish to participate in the preliminaries through Lifestyle method, please move towards the mounts. Your examinations will be conducted elsewhere. And those who wished to participate through the Combat method, please stay here."

As soon as the city a lot's voice ended, all the parts parents look at each teammates faces. They all took a deep breath and started to do as they were instructed. Every one of those who wanted to participate in the preliminaries through Lifestyle basis started to move towards the mounts. And the teams who wished to participate in the preliminaries through the combat basis, stayed where they are.

As they were going, a group of people caught their eyes. They were none other than Young Master Luke and his team. But it didn't give anyone any surprise. They have Young Master Wright, the best in the business among the younger generations in the city was within their group. And it is unnecessary to participate in the bloody battle in the presence of someone best in the business within their ranks.

As they were walking towards the mounts, both Young Masters were stunned to see that Jimmy and his team were staying back. The meaning was clear. Jimmy and others are not going to participate through Lifestyle method. They were actually participating through combat?

"This is..." ,Neil was dumbfounded. He asked, "Young Master! That Jimmy is actually going with the Combat system? He dares to put his faith in those barbarians? Did he lose his mind?"

"Heh!" ,Young Master Luke snorted and said in arrogant tone, "Let him. When they will face those monsters, then the fate awaits them is... death!!!"

"Young Master is right." ,Neil said as he smiled at foolish decision made by Jimmy.

Not only Young Master Luke, even Farah was stupefied. But she felt a little relieved. But what she doesn't know is that the one who were appearing as Jimmy were actually Jimmy and his companion's clones who were disguised as them. The one who were appearing as Arjun and others were the real Jimmy and other companions.

Jimmy planned all this for his convenience. He knew that a clone would not last long in a battle. And since they are fighting mainly to gain some battle experience, Jimmy knew that it is important to go with the real bodies.

Even Young Master Ivan from the Sabretooth Clan was surprised. Young Master Ivan has also chosen to take part in the preliminaries through the Combat method. He was a brave warrior from the Sabretooth clan. As the clan whose head is the City Lord himself, it is treated as a cowardice to participate in the preliminaries through the Lifestyle Method. He himself doesn't like the act of cowardice.

Ivan was truly terrified with those eyes. Those eyes from the barbarians contains too much information. For example, Young Master Ivan felt as if those eyes telling him 'Mind your own business. Or else, I will kill you'.

Young Master Ivan was a direct descendant which continues the City Lord Alger's lineage. He has the blood of the City Lord himself. And this was a proud moment for him. This also gave him an extra benefit to study under a good master. He was thought by the best among the best in the entire city! His senses were very sharp. He was trained to the point where, among all his age group, no one were his match in terms of perception.

If Young Master Ivan wanted to size someone up, no one among his generation could notice it. And yet, that barbarian has sensed his presence. This is possible from the person who possesses a terrifying combat ability.

All this time, Young Master Ivan felt that his chances for becoming the champion in this tournament is very high. But he never imagined that there is someone else who is more terrifying than him among his peers.

"How is it?" ,At that time a voice rang out within the mind of the Young Master Ivan.

"They are not ordinary. I don't have much confidence in facing those barbarians." , Young Master Ivan honestly replied, "I don't understand where exactly those barbarians came from, City Lord!"

City Lord Alger replied, "I don't know either. I kept an eye on every one of Jimmy's moments. When I made the announcement regarding the preliminaries, Jimmy didn't even attempt to or tried to ask for others within the city to join his team. It looks like he knew those barbarians for a while. And he had a lot of confidence within their ability. If Jimmy didn't choose or trust anyone from within the city to be part of his team and depended on those barbarians, then those barbarians are not so simple. They are definitely one of the strongest team in the entire preliminaries!"

"What should I do then, City Lord?" , Young Master Ivan asked.

City Lord Alger replied, "No matter what, don't become enemies with those barbarians at any cost. If it is possible, try to build friendly relationship with them. It's not just because they are strong. It is also because they are affiliated with Jimmy."

"May I ask you a question?" , Young Master Ivan asked, "Why are you giving such an high importance to that Jimmy? What exactly is his story?"

"I honestly don't know." ,City Lord Alger replied, "But I can tell you one thing for sure. Jimmy is backed by a very high level personality. This person is someone you couldn't even imagine. His power is truly on a terrifying level. This person is very strong. And this person has his eyes on Jimmy. Jimmy is under the protection of this person."

"What?" , Young Master Ivan was stunned. He said, "Who is this person exactly?"

"I don't know." ,City Lord Alger replied, "But that person's power is immeasurable. Such person is protecting Jimmy from the shadows for some unknown reasons. This is a secret which no one knows. Not even the other Tier-1 power. So maintain the friendly relationship with Jimmy. This is for our clan's future."

"I understand." , Young Master Ivan said, "I will follow your orders, Clan Leader!"