Chapter 1508: 1508 **Chapter 1508: How to Determine Strength Without Competing** The time for the Four Star Regions Competition was drawing closer. With only ten days left until the competition, the selected contestants from the preliminary rounds were transported to the competition venue. They did not come on their own but were brought by warships dispatched by the Divine City. The Four Star Regions Competition arena was located within the human star region, very close to the Divine City. Unauthorized approach was forbidden and would result in severe attacks. The City of the Competition began to bustle with activity, with contestants seen coming and going on the streets. In the inns, many contestants were engaging in conversations. Although they were all humans, they came from different star regions. However, it only took a meal or a drink for strangers to become familiar with each other. The people from the War God Hall remained aloof, not interacting with anyone and keeping to themselves. In contrast, the people from the Divine City, though also proud, actively reached out to others. They knew that many of these contestants would eventually enter the Divine City and become their companions or even comrades in arms. Some of them were exceptionally talented and might become significant figures in the future. Lin Moyu continued to sit by the lake, unmoving for several days. He quietly drank tea, enjoying the breeze from the lake, which was the best relaxation for him. Occasionally, he would look up at the sky, wanting to know about Lin Mohan’s situation. Although he knew that with three Beyond the Shore experts present, his sister would be fine, he still felt a bit worried at times. During these days, Zhuang Bi and Chu Xiong visited him twice. Chu Xiong brought food and fine wine. He had become well-acquainted with the people from the Divine City, obtaining wine and more information about the Divine City from them. He would come to share this information with Lin Moyu. Xu Jianxing also visited Lin Moyu, chatting with him for most of the day. From Xu Jianxing, Lin Moyu learned more about the Divine City. Combining information from various sources, Lin Moyu gained a general understanding of the internal situation of the Divine City. There were still some differences between the Divine City and the Four Star Regions. However, the information obtained from Chu Xiong and Xu Jianxing was only superficial. Ultimately, he would have to enter the Divine City himself to truly understand it. In the Divine City, rank was very important. The privileges in the Four Star Regions did not apply in the Divine City. The Divine City valued rank. Lin Moyu was glad that he was already at the initial rank, having some privileges and not starting from the bottom, which gave him a significant advantage. Lin Moyu pondered whether to enter the Divine City directly after the Four Star Regions Competition. He had already obtained the qualification to enter the Divine City, and it was up to him when to use it. However, he couldn’t make a decision due to the lack of sufficient information. Lin Moyu put down his teacup, the contemplative look in his eyes fading away, replaced by a gentle gaze. "I’ll ask the Domain Lord when the time comes." Since he couldn’t get an answer, he decided not to think about it anymore. It was better to ask someone experienced than to overthink it himself. Zhu Tian, who came from the Divine City, would surely give him a more accurate answer. Five days before the competition, the Divine City’s warships transported a large number of people again. Most of these people were humans, often elders or heads of families, or even star lords with God Sovereign-level combat power. Along with them were some special guests from other races, invited to watch the Four Star Regions Competition. The City of the Competition became even more lively. Although the city had separated the contestants and spectators, the atmosphere seemed contagious. In recent days, one could often see warships coming and going in the sky, enhancing the atmosphere. The Four Star Regions Competition, held once every hundred years, was one of the grand events of the human race. Each time it was held, it attracted the attention of various races. Besides being a grand event for internal competition among humans, it was also a showcase of strength to other races, demonstrating the prowess of the new generation of humans. The new generation of any race was the seed of that race, the hope for the future. With one day left until the start of the competition, all the contestants were ready. They no longer drank or partied, mostly staying quietly in their residences, waiting. Today was the day for the draw, which would also determine the specific rules of the competition. Lin Moyu had already learned from Xu Xiuxiu that the competition involved drawing numbers from 1 to 500 to determine opponents. However, the exact process of the draw was still unknown. It couldn’t be entirely random, as that would go against the purpose of the human race. If the strongest contestants met at the beginning, it would be unfair. While waiting quietly, a familiar voice sounded in his ear. "In ten minutes, you will enter the arena. Please be prepared." Everyone automatically connected to the Human Emperor Network and saw the countdown. Instantly, the contestant side of the City of the Competition fell silent. Meanwhile, warships continued to transport spectators and people from other races. Ten minutes later, beams of light lit up from the city, teleporting the contestants to the arena. The circular arena, with a diameter of 100,000 kilometers, hovered in the starry sky. The contestants stood scattered across the arena. The voice of the Human Emperor Network echoed in the arena. "Now announcing the draw rules." "Jade beads will appear above your heads. Each person can choose one jade bead. Each person can only choose one jade bead." "The jade beads contain numbers, which will be your competition numbers." "Start choosing now. You have ten minutes." Everyone looked up and saw numerous jade beads emitting starlight, shining above their heads. There were many jade beads, tens of thousands, while there were only 500 contestants, so there was no need to rush. According to the information from the Human Emperor Network, the jade beads were for selection. "What does this mean?" "Didn’t they say numbers from 1 to 500? Why do we need to choose jade beads?" "Are the numbers in the jade beads not fixed, and will only be determined after we get them?" "Are the numbers randomly generated or based on some rules? It’s strange." The arena was filled with discussions, and everyone was puzzled. All the contestants had strong combat power, but not everyone was smart enough to figure it out. Lin Moyu looked at the scattered jade beads, "It’s not that simple." "The numbers will only be determined after getting the jade beads. The key is not the numbers but the way they are determined." "The higher-ups have a clear goal: to select the strongest without any accidents." "So, they can’t let the strongest meet at the beginning of the competition." "But how to determine strength without competing?" Lin Moyu thought for a few seconds and had an answer. It seemed random, but it wasn’t random at all. Zhuang Bi came to Lin Moyu’s side, "Junior Brother Lin, have you figured it out?" Lin Moyu nodded, "I’m not sure, but it’s close. Senior Brother Zhuang, when choosing the jade bead, you can fully unleash your soul power." Zhuang Bi was stunned, then nodded, "I understand." He wasn’t stupid. After hearing one sentence, he understood the reasoning.