Chapter 533
This CHF had become the greatest attraction for the Federation citizens, and it was the same for the students from the various great academies . Many combat techniques, which would never have been seen in the academies, had been displayed in the intense fights in this CHF . Furthermore, some squadrons had to rely on powerful Dimensional and Spiritual Soul combat techniques in order to achieve victory, raising the standards to an unprecedented level . This allowed many students to expand their horizons . These high-level combat techniques had always been monopolized by the experts at the very top; if not for the high standards of the matches, they definitely wouldn't have utilised these moves openly, and the analysis of these moves wouldn't have been possible .
Naturally, that wasn't the main goal of the Parliament influence in this CHF; their objective was to demonstrate the emergence of their own power . Everything they had done in this CHF was the work of decades of planning and execution . Nevertheless, they had almost been wiped out completely in the round-of-16 . If not for the disruption caused by Tianjing, Giant God Peak would have been the lone contender in the quarterfinals . Despite their planning and ambition, the reality wasn't as optimistic as they had envisioned . The Federation still remained under the rule of the aristocratic families .
The superiority of the aristocratic family squadrons in this CHF was utterly overwhelming, shattering the hopes and dreams that the parliament influence had placed on those commoner squadrons .
Frankly speaking, this didn't come as much of a surprise for the Parliament, though they were definitely disappointed by the results . It had never been an easy task for an up and coming entity to challenge the incumbent rulers, and wrestle power from them to establish a new system .
This was the nature of the aristocratic families . During the dark era, when the Federation had yet to be established, the entire Eurasian continent was protected by the aristocratic families . They occupied strongholds and cities, preventing the darkness from overrunning them and ensuring humanity's survival .
The Federation was, in essence, just a collaboration between the aristocratic families . However, across the couple hundred of years where humanity survived through the dark era, regardless of whether it was a huge, powerful family or just a small clan, too many had been lost in the river of time . The power void had to be filled, and while most of these cases resulted in another aristocratic family taking control, certain situations with unique circumstances would arise, eventually culminating in the rise of the commoner's parliamentary influence, where new elites would gain power among the gaps between the aristocratic families' control .
The meteoric rise of Skylink, the reestablishment of civilised society, and the increasing dissemination of knowledge to the masses, all contributed to a golden, where the Federation Parliament's development skyrocketed, finally reaching the level where they could stand toe to toe with some of the great aristocratic families, in terms of strength and status .
As a result, various kinds of power games began between the parliament and the aristocratic families in their struggle to obtain more resources, eventually becoming a daily occurrence . This CHF was the most recent one, and the one happening on the largest scale, with immense implications on the outcome of this tug-of-war .
The reason why they had pitched for Tianjing was to make Tianjing act as a shield for Giant God Peak, as fame and reputation were undoubtedly important for them . In the end, the priority was to ensure that the desired outcome was achieved . As long as Giant God Peak could win the championship, everything they envisioned would come into fruition . A few years down the road, people would only remember the champions, while the 1st runner up, black horses, and everyone else, would be forgotten in the annals of history .
Ma Dong was the only one within the Tianjing squadron who was genuinely busy . At this moment, too many parties were paying attention to Tianjing, and Tianjing was a prime target for both the parliament and the aristocratic families . Although not everyone was openly attempting to entice Tianjing, more and more requests were coming in every day in hopes of getting together with the Tianjing squadron .
There were those who were more direct in their pitch, wanting to immediately offer aid to Tianjing, with sponsorship amounts that could be said as gargantuan . With that amount, it would be simple to build 10 of the top-class training facilities from Stuart that Ma Dong had been drooling over . However, it was best to not underestimate simple sponsorships like this . Generally speaking, after accepting money from others, their instructions and orders would need to be followed, and gradually, one would become a mere subordinate .
There were those who were more discrete, and sent their younger generation members that held some clout to mix around and form connections with Ma Dong .
Naturally, there were also those who were more overbearing, or those who tried to use reasoning and emotions to pull Tianjing over . The parliament was one of these parties; on the surface, they appeared enthusiastic and showed that they valued Tianjing . However, their tone had already betrayed their aim, which was to have Tianjing as one of their subordinates .
However, Wang Zhong was simply not interested in those matters .
Be it the aristocratic families or the parliament, none of them was able to interest him in the slightest, nor did he bother getting involved . Wang Zhong wasn't dumb . Admittedly, he still had a youthful and emotional side . However, he also possessed a maturity that was rarely seen at his age . Due to his contact with the Hyperdimension, he was able to understand that there were some things and matters that were just out of his control . He was also unwilling to bring about disasters for Tianjing .
Naturally, if they wanted to have the freedom to decide, they needed the strength to obtain that freedom . If their journey ended in the top 8, their fame could potentially lead to them becoming a sacrificial pawn for the contest among the various great powers . They would be unable to rely on either side, as neither would let Tianjing off the hook, leaving them to die in their contest . However, if Tianjing became stronger and even more famous, both sides would refrain from targeting them, in fear of destroying a potential prized possession . Simply speaking, their strength would determine the weight behind their words, and their value .
The quarterfinals balloting ceremony was about to commence . Every single citizen of the Federation was paying close attention to this, as it directly concerned the fate of the top 8 squadrons in this CHF . Even powerhouse squadrons like Stuart were no exception; the matchup could affect them greatly .
Perhaps, for the aim of publicity, and also for the sake of putting an end to the rumours about underhanded manipulation that had been circulating around on Skylink, the entire process was conducted in an open environment under live broadcast . The location chosen for the ceremony was the large grounds of Stuart's victory arena stadium . Even though it wasn't an official match, the arena was already considerably packed, with reporters from various media outlets present in the venue . On the official CHF Skylink website, the comprehensive live broadcast had already started .
"The balloting ceremony is about to start . "
The commentators for the ceremony's live Skylink broadcast were once again Ruo Zhi and Chen Yu'er, as the two were getting increasingly adept and skilful with their coordination . "There's not a single weakling present in the top 8 squadrons . However, strength is no longer the sole deciding factor on whether they will be able to continue down the path to the championship . Today, luck will be a more important factor . "
"That's right . Even if those S+ rank powerhouse squadrons like Stuart, Martial Ghost Divine Emperor and Grozny were to get matched up, it's still possible for a comet to collide with Earth . "
"Therefore, today's balloting results are extremely important, and will affect the hearts countless friends and family watching from the arena and Skylink . Both the arena and Skylink are rather lively today . The captains of the top 8 squadrons will make an appearance soon; it's gonna be the fans' lucky day . "
Frankly speaking, although the outcome of the ballot was undoubtedly important, within the Federation where the ideology of heroes was prevalent, being able to observe their idols in close proximity was the most rewarding thing for the audience . Furthermore, this was the first time they would be able to see all of their idols together . This was extremely obvious, as everyone's eyes were completely out of focus during the explanation of the rules and a short speech by Long Mei'er, the chairwoman of the CHF organising committee . The low hum of people discussing buzzed across the arena, continuing all the way till the main characters appeared .
"Stuart squadron, Carolyn!"
Leading the captains of the top 8 squadrons was Carolyn .
Carolyn was undoubtedly the number 1 figure among the Federation's younger generation . The powerful Stuart Family and her individual strength established and cemented her position as the undisputed queen . She had truly made people look up and respect her, as she had accomplished everything she was credited for with her own ability . For example, the establishment of contact with Solomon as the Federation's representative; this was a task so unimaginably difficult, that even the other notable figures in the younger generation would never be able to understand it . The fame and reputation of this queen was already universally renowned . In fact, even Gui Hao would pale in comparison .
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