Matthew Atkinson
Oxford, United Kingdom
"However, what I'm going to tell you today is not about the tenth layer of the supernatural realm." Professor Holland suddenly said, "It's about the Global Layer of the Supernatural Realm."
When the phrase "the Global Layer of the Supernatural Realm" was uttered, it immediately attracted the attention of the vast majority of students.
Only a few students who had been informed in advance remained relatively calm.
At that moment, the professor's speech also brought Matthew out of his thoughts.
And, Professor Holland continued, "Every year on March 1st, that is the first day of the next month, the Supernatural Realm is opened to all supernaturals."
"The Global Layer of the Supernatural Realm has a very special and important. When the Global Layer is open, other layers of the Supernatural Realms cannot be entered, including the mandatory layers."
"In other words, you can't go to the tenth layer of the Supernatural Realm next month, but you can still participate in the Global Layer." Professor Holland said.
'Oh, so we have about two months to get to the tenth layer. That's good for thinking about what I'm going to do about the solo mission,' Matthew thought.
Meanwhile, Professor Holland continued his explanation. "Regarding the Global Layer, it is actually an Amnesiac Layer. However, over the years, the authorities have obtained some information about the Global Layer of the Supernatural Realm through some special means."
"The Global Layer is actually a competition layer, where supernatural individuals from all over the world gather together to compete for the championship."
"As for the format of the competition, I don't know."
Upon hearing this, one student couldn't help but raise their hand and ask, "Professor, since this is a competition for supernaturals from all over the world, the champions must be the top experts, right? Isn't that too unfair to the vast majority of weaker superhumans? Especially for us, the freshmen?"
Professor Holland replied, "It's not entirely like that. The Global Layer, although it gathers all the supernatural individuals in the world, is still conducted in divisions."
"There are currently two divisions. Division 1 consists of supernatural individuals before the 35th layer of the Supernatural Realm, including those who have just completed the 35th layer of the Supernatural Realm."
"Division 2 consists of experts who have at least entered the 36th layer of the Supernatural Realm."
"Those top experts are basically all above the 35th layer of the Supernatural Realm."
The student who just asked the question spoke again. "That's still not fair. We've only just passed the ninth layer of the Supernatural Realm. How could we possibly compare to those who have completed the 35th layer?"
Professor Holland nodded upon hearing this and said. "Indeed, compared to those supernatural individuals on the 20th or 30th layer, you have no chance whatsoever. Even Natalie Russell from Class-A could not possibly shine on such a stage."
"However, the Global Layer is known as one of the safest Supernatural Realm Layers. Only a very small number of unlucky people die there each year, and 99.99% of the supernatural individuals can return safely."
"Additionally, the rewards are generous. As long as you participate, you can get at least 50 attribute points... It's practically free."
"Therefore, the Global Layer is also known as the Welfare Layer for supernatural individuals."
"You are all freshmen, so you don't need to worry about competing for high rankings. Just focus on getting some attribute points."
"With this reward of at least 50 attribute points, your strength will be further enhanced, making it more likely that you will be able to pass the tenth layer of the Supernatural Realm."
When these words were spoken, the students' eyes lit up immediately.
Since it's free attribute points, they're naturally happy to receive them.
One student immediately asked, "So... Professor, will you be going to the Global Layer too?"
"Of course I'll go," Professor Holland nodded.
"So, will we encounter you in the Supernatural Realm?"
"I think it will be quite crowded. But I'll also be in Division 1 like you so that we may meet." Professor Holland said, then he paused for a moment and added, "Oh, by the way, in the Global Layer, teams can consist of ten people. Any supernatural individual in the same division can team up."
"If you have connections and have the chance to join a team of those strong individuals, then do your best to try."
"Division 1 of the Global Layer has 500 places in its prize rankings. If you can get a place, the prizes are very generous."
"The team that ranks between 400 and 500 will receive 80 attribute points for each member."
"The team ranked 399th to 300th will receive a prize of 110 attribute points for each member."
"In this way, for every 100 places advanced, the prizes for each member of the team will increase by 30 attribute points."
"The prizes for the top 10 are even greater."
"The teams ranked 4th to 10th will receive 300 attribute points for each member."
"The third-place team will receive a prize of 450 attribute points for each member."
"The runner-up team will receive a prize of 600 attribute points for each member."
"The champion team will receive 800 attribute points plus an additional extraordinary treasure chest for each member."
Hearing about these rewards, many freshmen were drooling with envy.
Even Matthew was somewhat surprised.
The champion team would receive 800 attribute points per member.
Even for him, it would take about two layers of SSS-grade reward to get 800 attribute points.
This prize was indeed very generous.
"Because the prizes for competition in the Global Layer are quite generous, a new tactic has been devised by supernatural beings: Farming the Global Layer."
Professor Holland suddenly revealed something both shameless and logical: "The so-called Farming the Global Layer is where those powerful individuals, after completing the 35th layer of the Supernatural Realm, temporarily stop venturing into the next layers and wait for the annual opening of the Global Layer, hoping to achieve a good ranking in Division 1."
These words surprised all the students.
Is this really a tactic?
Many students felt that this behavior was... too shameless.
Those people deliberately halted their progress in the Supernatural Realm and didn't move forward.
And they specifically waited to farm the Global Layer annually.
Although students all cursed those people's shamelessness, if they put themselves in those people's shoes, wouldn't they do the same?
If they had also reached the thirty-fifth layer of the Supernatural Realm and had the strength to compete for a good ranking in the Global Layer, they probably would have also halted their progress, right?
After all, the champion team each year received 800 attribute points and an extraordinary treasure chest per person.
If they accumulated strength over a few years, their capabilities would naturally grow. Then, they could more easily progress through the subsequent layers and achieve better grades.
"Professor, isn't this a bit much?" one student said. "It's practically blocking the path for future generations."
This statement resonated with many students.
"Professor, who was the champion team in Division 1 in previous years?" a student asked curiously.
"A team that has won the championship in the last two years is a team from South Korea, led by a strong supernatural named Ma Dongwu." Professor Holland replied.
"They have won the championship of Division 1 of the Global Layer for two consecutive years, and I have received information that they did not enter the Supernatural Realm again last year. In other words, they will likely win the championship again this year."
South Korea was a small country.
But did they actually win the championship for two consecutive years?
'This Ma Dongwu must be quite a powerful person,' Matthew thought.
"This powerful man named Ma Dongwu has amazing talent. Although he only completed the 35th layer of the Supernatural Realm, his overall strength reached the seventh-rank standard several years ago. He enjoys international renown and is known as 'One-Punch Man.' He is also an idol worshipped by countless South Koreans, who regard him as the hope for South Korea's rise."
Professor Holland added.
Upon hearing this, many students gasped in shock.
A seventh-rank powerhouse? This was a power level they could only dream of.
One student immediately remarked, "Isn't this too unfair? If he keeps participating, does that mean he'll win the championship every year from now on?"
Professor Holland laughed and said, "That's impossible. The Supernatural Realm wouldn't allow such a tactic to be exploited too much. For supernatural individuals, the Supernatural Realm has a restriction. If they don't enter the next layer of the Supernatural Realm for 65 consecutive months, they will be considered 'retired' by the Supernatural Realm, and the Supernatural Realm mark on their body will be erased, thus losing their qualification to enter the Supernatural Realm again."
"Therefore, Ma Dongwu can only win the championship for a maximum of five consecutive times before he needs to move on."
---------------
Author's Note: You folks can also read up to +50 chapters on my P@treon Pages as an early access privilege.
You can also read "+2 Free Chapter" and see some pictures as aFree Member.
www.patreon.com/spell_merchant
P@treon Page Name: Spell Merchant
www.patreon.com/vanguard_v
P@treon Page Name: V For Vanguard
Next Chapters' Name:
Ch.168: Turning Down an Opportunity
Ch.169: A Seventh-Rank Expert
Ch.170: New Innate Skills of Kryptonian Bloodline