After the archive is damaged, I live in another world

Xu Mu had nothing else to ask, so he fell silent.

……

……

Xu Mu had no idea what choice Qi Shi would make, and couldn't give any advice for the time being.

At present, all the information is from the Demon Goddess Ashaji. The specific situation is not yet known. We will have to wait until there is progress from the exploration scholar Ize and compare the two to draw a conclusion.

There is no rush now.

Xu Mu walked into the living room and looked out the window at the situation outside. He happened to see a car parked at the door.

The city lord got out of the car and said to the reporters outside, "Thank you for your hard work! The Blue Bandits of the Earth Team will hold a press conference soon. You are all welcome to attend the event. Please go back for today!"

When the reporters heard the news, they looked at each other in surprise.

The city lord's words still carry weight, and it is not a good idea to keep blocking other people's doors. After thinking for a moment, everyone drove away.

Peace returned to Xu Mu's doorstep.

After that, two more people got out of the car. Xu Mu looked closely—

One is an old man wearing a hat, and the other is a woman with a peaceful face.

I don’t know any of them.

The city lord walked into the yard with two people; Xu Mu quickly changed his shoes and opened the door to greet them.

"Xu Mu, well done!"

clap clap!

The city lord patted Xu Mu's shoulder and whispered, "You can do it, and that move without the mask is truly remarkable! Everyone's saying that the Blue Bandit is a true dragon among men, and now who knows where he found three such amazing teammates. The future of Team Earth is limitless! This move of yours has really maxed out their reputation!"

No big deal, no big deal.

Xu Mu looked at the two people behind him and asked, "Lord City Lord, who are these two?"

"Oh! Let me introduce you—this is the Sage Master of the Three-Person Tea Party, and this is the captain of the Euphoria Freedom Squad, Azure's Darling! I brought them here today mainly for you to get to know them."

Chapter 266 #263 Yay!

In the living room, four people sat down on the sofa.

The City Lord didn't need to say much. Xu Mu paid a little attention to the old man in the hat.

He is the "sage" in the three-person tea party.

The three-person tea party is the highest decision-making body in the Central Land, and the sage is one of the top three masters in the entire Central Land, but at first glance, there is nothing special about this old man.

Rather...

usually!

Very ordinary!

He is just an old man that you can see everywhere on the roadside. There is nothing commendable about him at all.

"Undoubtedly, it's a powerful instinct for concealment. This old man may possess advanced assassin skills. Calling himself 'Sage' is just a trick to deceive others."

Xu Mu looked away, thinking secretly.

On the other side——

The blue darling had a peaceful smile and bright eyes, but she felt somewhat dissatisfied in her heart.

She picked up the teacup and pretended to drink, but her beautiful eyes secretly observed Xu Mu: "This man is very special. I ignored the bright and charming one and went to see the sage instead... Compared to beautiful women, strong men are more attractive to you, right?"

Human beings only focus on things at the same level as themselves.

Azure Darling felt scorned.

In Xu Mu's eyes, the one who was on the same level as him was the sage of the three-person tea party, not her, the captain who sang the praises of freedom!

"I'll make you notice me, Mr. Xu."

thump.

The blue darling placed the cup on the saucer with a slight sound.

The sage spoke up at this point, saying, "I've actually heard of you, Brother Xu, for a long time. You were the first to destroy the Demon King's Palace. The only strange thing is that the report I heard said you were inexperienced and had more wit than strength. To prevent retaliation from the evil Faros, your name was temporarily withheld. Now it seems... you were hiding your true abilities."

Xu Mu remained calm: "Without the diamond, I wouldn't dare take on this porcelain job."

"Then why didn't you just tell us directly? That way, the people of the Central Land would know who turned the tide and nipped the Ancient Demon King's resurrection in the bud!"

"..."

What are you doing?

Can you please not mention the past anymore?

I forgot all about it!

Xu Mu said solemnly, revealing an unfathomable smile: "It's just empty fame, I don't care."

Oh!

What a young man who is indifferent to fame and fortune!

In the sage's mind, his evaluation of Xu Mu was elevated to a higher level.

He nodded in satisfaction and said, "It's truly rare for a young person like you to possess such a clear mind... Perhaps it's because of this trait that you possess such formidable power! Well done, our Central Land finally has a rising star!"

This praise is too much.

The blue darling gave him a confused look, and Xu Mu felt a little uneasy.

He wiggled his hips and asked, "Sage, why are you here today?"

The sage smiled and said, "It's nothing serious. I just wanted to talk to you about the 'World Cup'! Right now, we're in the Central Land engaged in a demon-slaying war, and the Holy Spirit Duels have been temporarily suspended. However, the World Cup qualifiers will still begin as scheduled—the World Cup is a triennial event, and we can't miss it. And since the qualifiers determine World Cup berths, we can't miss them either."

what……

Is that true?

Xu Mu asked, "When does the preliminaries start?"

The sage replied, "It will begin tomorrow. According to the regulations, countries and regions participating in the preliminaries can send up to four teams. The rosters have been finalized."

Starting tomorrow?

Has the list been finalized?

Xu Mu was a little surprised and didn't say anything for a while.

He glanced at the City Lord, who said expressionlessly, "Although the roster for the preliminaries has been finalized, it's not impossible to change. If a team is unable to continue participating due to 'force majeure', a substitute team can be used... Xu Mu, if you want to play, we'll use this rule."

Xu Mu immediately smiled. "This... isn't this a bit cruel to that team? I believe every player dreams of shining in the World Cup. How can I, a latecomer, have the nerve to usurp their spot? This isn't good."

"Are you going to go up or not?"

"superior."

The City Lord shook his head repeatedly. "If you want to go, just say so. Why all the nonsense? You're substituting for none other than the team of the 'Blue Darling' in front of you. Sing for freedom!"

Oh!

Xu Mu cast his gaze over for the first time and said, "Miss Bilan, are you willing to give up your seat?"

Azure Darling smiled helplessly, "Of course I hope to shine in the World Cup, but I hope our Central Land can make it to the finals. I have to admit... Mr. Xu, you are stronger right now. I am willing to give you my spot, but can you guarantee victory?"

Xu Mu waved his hand and said calmly yet firmly, "If I don't win, I, Xu Mu, will never again engage in a Holy Spirit Duel! I can put this into writing."

"..."

The city lord gave him a cold look and thought to himself, "If Xu Mu doesn't fight, then the Blue Bandits will, right?"

The other two people present did not know this, and when they heard Xu Mu say this, they couldn't help but stand in awe, and they all felt his determination and fighting spirit!

Their faces grew serious as they said, "Mr. Xu, you're too polite! The qualifiers will certainly be tough, but I believe they won't be too difficult for you. If you perform normally, there's no reason for you to fail."

The World Cup qualifying format changes slightly every year.

You won’t know what this year is like until you get there.

The qualifiers will start tomorrow. Normally, we need to leave for the competition venue now, but technology is advancing.

In this era, "online duels" have become very mature. The Central Land team does not need to set out anywhere. They only need to use a special duel cabin to spiritualize and enter the online competition venue.

of course.

The first round of the qualifiers did not attract much attention, so this method was used.

When it comes to the second round and the top 32 matches, you still need to go to a special venue to participate in the competition, and there will be spectators watching the game.

The four of them chatted briefly for a while, agreed on a meeting time for tomorrow, and then the sage and others stood up to say goodbye.

After Xu Mu sent them away, he returned to the living room and saw a short man hiding behind a pillar, staring at him: "Stare—"

Xu Mu glanced at her and asked, "What are you staring at?"

"Lord Wudi, are you going out tomorrow?"

"Go to the Magical Research Institute and play the game using the equipment there."

The Rose Demon King jumped out: "I want to fight too!"

Xu Mu didn't even raise his head: "Of course you have to go, Qi Shi has to go too."

"Great--"

The Rose Demon King raised his hands.

PS: My fellow book friend, I will update one chapter today. It is so difficult to change the structure, so now I have to write it now...

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Chapter 267 #264 Gone!

The World Cup qualifiers are usually held one year before the start of the main tournament.

This was the first time Xu Mu paid attention to the World Cup competition system. He then understood that the so-called "main competition" refers to the round of 32 and ends with the final, which will start in the middle of next year.

Check the calendar—

It only took about half a year.

After lunch, Xu Mu counted the equipment and, following the instructions of the city lord and the sage, took Qi Shi and Xiao Qiangwei to the Magic Research Institute to adapt to the "online dedicated duel cabin".

The other three teams participating in the "qualifying round" will also come.

The Magic Academy is not a strange place, I have been here several times.

Speaking of which...

I haven't seen Master Anya for a while, and I don't know what she is doing now.

Arriving at the entrance of the institute, Xu Mu showed the documents. The guard took a look and said with a smile, "So you are from the Earth Team! You must be Mr. Xu Mu!"

Yo?

Recognized?

This is really...

Xu Mu was about to say something when the guard suddenly passed him by and quickly walked up to Qi Shi, his back straight. "Miss Qi Shi! I never thought... I'd see the real person here!"

"Eh?"

Qi Shi blinked, obviously not reacting.

The guard continued, "I watched the video of the qualifying match. You're truly formidable! Roaring Fighter Hammer is a renowned expert, and yet—you shattered him with one kick! Your strength has truly conquered me!"