256 I’m also a Second Awakener

When Carlato stepped onto the stage, the audience was in an uproar.

Carlato was a tall and strong black man. From the outside, anyone could tell that he was a middle-aged man who was over 18 years old. He did not meet the competition rules at all.

At this moment, the referee’s role was revealed.

The referee of the competition took out a paper agreement. This was a written agreement signed by the eight countries when they discussed the competition.

The referee looked at the camera, showed the contents of the agreement, and read it out loud.

“Third paragraph, eleventh rule. Contestant Qualifications: All participants must pass the branding substance reaction test.”

After he finished reading, the referee said loudly, “According to the agreement and rules of this world competition, there is no clear age requirement for the participants. As long as they pass the branding substance reaction test, they are qualified to participate.

“In order to ensure the fairness of the competition, we will conduct a branding substance reaction test on Carlato on the spot.”

The referee’s movements were very agile and skillful. It was obvious that he had rehearsed in advance. He took out a test paper the size of a middle finger and explained.

“The surface of this test paper is filled with lead powder. The branding substance has a characteristic. After leaving the human body, the branding substance will deteriorate. When the deteriorated branding substance comes into contact with the lead powder, it will produce a chemical reaction and generate a huge amount of heat.”

After saying that, he took out a needle and took out a drop of blood from Carlato’s finger.

“If there is a branding substance reaction in Mr. Carlato’s body, this test paper will burn when it touches his blood.”

After the explanation, the referee dipped one end of the test paper into the blood.

In an instant, smoke rose and the test paper began to burn. A faint purple flame swayed.

The referee’s ecstatic expression appeared a little comical under the purple flames. He announced loudly.

“I hereby announce that Mr. Carlato has passed the branding substance reaction test and is qualified to participate in the world competition. The Mieln Federation did not violate any rules and regulations by sending Mr. Carlato to participate in the competition.”

Originally, after Carlato went on stage, Yi Guoqing and the others had a huge reaction. They were looking for the referee committee backstage to protest, but they saw that Carlato really passed the branding substance reaction test under everyone’s eyes.

They were all dumbfounded.

Yi Guoqing’s expression was extremely unsightly. He was a pragmatic person. No matter what method the Mieln Federation used to let Carlato pass the branding substance reaction test, the reality was that he could no longer stop Carlato from participating.

There was no point in arguing.

After all, this was the Mieln Federation’s home ground. Judging from the reactions of the referee and the organizers, it was obvious that this was a conspiracy that the Mieln Federation had long planned.

After Yi Guoqing gave up on protesting, the referee did not immediately announce the start of the match.

Instead, he deliberately stayed for a period of time to let the host Hawkins and the three Overlords explain how Carlato could react through the branding substance.

Hawkins and the other guests echoed each other.

“Only those who have taken the awakening potion will have traces of the branding substance in their bodies and react through the branding substance.”

“That’s right. Carlato took the awakening potion half a year ago and awakened his fire-type ability.”

“How is this possible? As far as I know, Carlato is the youngest Overlord of the Mieln Federation. He is extremely powerful and is called the Storm Overlord by the Overlords.”

“That’s right. For awakeners who have already awakened, taking the awakening potion is ineffective.”

“Haha, let me tell you the truth. Carlato is the first awakener in human history to have a second awakening! After he became an Overlord, he accidentally took the awakening potion and awakened a second ability!

“That’s why he has the qualifications to participate in the competition!”

“Second awakening? What kind of magical ability is this?”

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The four of them rambled on and on, making the live audience understand that a second awakening was unique among humans.

Carlato was able to participate in the competition because of his unique second-awakening talent, not because of a loophole in the competition rules.

Carlato’s qualification to participate in the competition was legitimate and without any flaws.

Only the Mieln Federation could be so shameless as to allow a middle-aged man to participate in the World Youth Awakeners’ Competition and be deemed to be in line with the rules by the host and referee.

However, many of the audience in the stadium and around the world were convinced.

This was because the ability of the second awakening had never appeared before, and there was indeed no age limit in the official competition agreement.

Hawkins concluded in order to be more convincing.

“If other countries also have a second awakener, under the current circumstances, the other countries should be referring to the Yunmeng Kingdom. Alright, let me make it simple. If the Yunmeng Kingdom also has a second awakener, then regardless of their age or strength, they can also participate in the competition.

“Do you understand what I mean?

“The Mieln Federation aren’t breaking the rules, nor are we bullying anyone. We allow second awakeners from the Yunmeng Kingdom to participate in the competition if they have one.”

Hawkins’ last joke made many of the Mieln Federation supporters laugh out loud.

After explaining Carlato’s qualifications and second awakening, the referee saw that everyone’s resistance was not that strong, so he began to announce the official start of the competition.

Before the referee finished speaking, Jiang Bichao said, “I admit defeat…”

In the process of his explanation, Jiang Bichao received Ning Shi’s order for him to admit defeat.

Moreover, through the commentary platform’s conversation, he also knew that Carlato was an Overlord. A Tier 6 against an Overlord was no different from a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

Although he was unwilling, he still admitted defeat decisively.

There was no need to make unnecessary sacrifices. Jiang Bichao was still very calm at this critical moment.

However, the referee didn’t seem to hear his surrender. He still blew the whistle to signal the start of the match.

Beep!

With a whistle, Carlato immediately launched an attack!

Several extremely light breezes rose from the ground and were about to blow onto Jiang Bichao in an instant.

Swoosh! Ning Shi was already prepared. With a flash, he teleported onto the stage and pulled Jiang Bichao away.

Whoosh!

The place where Jiang Bichao had been standing was blown by the wind. The sturdy stage was shattered by the wind, revealing several marks that were more than half a meter deep.

Ning Shi stared at Carlato and asked indifferently, “My disciple has already admitted defeat. Why are you still attacking?”

Carlato deliberately dug his ears and said, “Did he say he admitted defeat? The next time you surrender, make a louder sound or kneel down. Only then will I know what he means.”

Ning Shi clapped and said to the referee and Carlato, “The Mieln Federation is really good at scheming. They’ve done their best in this performance!”

Without waiting for them to answer, Ning Shi said loudly, “Unfortunately, I’m also a second awakener. I want to participate in this competition as a contestant from the Yunmeng Kingdom!”