Manghuang Xu Zong: “No one knows who is stronger or weaker across worlds. Unless we fight directly, it is already fair to analyze based on performance.”
Manghuang Xu Zong: “The Ancestral God should be equivalent to the limit of the Sealed King. However, it is hard to say for the World Gods and the Venerables. The World Gods can destroy a chaotic world, which generally has a range of billions of miles. But the Venerables can sense the fluctuations of time and space, destroy time and space, and cause the shattering of star regions with a wave of their hand… My evaluation is, don’t evaluate.”
Swallowed Star Xu Zong: “In terms of conclusions, even if you comprehend the Great Dao of Time and Space, I can directly share it with you and let you comprehend it according to the rules on my side. However, it is still impossible for you to become the Lord of the Universe. The scale and cultivation method of the rules and Dao are completely different. It can only serve as a reference.”
Manghuang Xu Zong: “Actually, I have already comprehended the Qiankun Great Dao Realm. You can share it with me.”
Swallowed Star Xu Zong: “Ah? So fast?”
Manghuang Xu Zong: “I have already broken through the Immortal Palace and entered the Three Realms Palace. Currently, I have made some progress in practicing Houyi’s Archery Technique.”
Swallowed Star Xu Zong: “How many years did it take you?”
Manghuang Xu Zong: “More than four years. Among the disciples under Patriarch Puti, I rank second, second only to Jun Wu.”
Swallowed Star Xu Zong: “666!”
Battle Through the Heavens Xu Zong: “What about the Eight-Nine Profound Art? Do you have it?”
Manghuang Xu Zong: “The Eight-Nine Profound Art requires the cultivation of the Reversal Void Divine Demon just in the first transformation alone. I have only just reached the eleventh level in the Chi Ming Nine Heavens Diagram. To practice the Eight-Nine Profound Art, I need to reach at least the thirteenth level. Moreover, the test for this divine ability is also troublesome. It actually requires accepting disciples with merit…”
Battle Through the Heavens Xu Zong: “I see. It seems that I can’t rely on the Eight-Nine Profound Art for now.”
Battle Through the Heavens Xu Zong: “Is there any news about the Flameless?”
Manghuang Xu Zong: “None.”
Battle Through the Heavens Xu Zong: “Is the Patriarch planning to comprehend for a few hundred years before deciding? By that time, it will be too late!”
In the virtual universe of the Swallowed World, in the space of the building.
Xu Zong clicked on the avatar of Manghuang Xu Zong and found the realm of the Space Dao and the skill of Houyi’s Archery Technique at the bottom. He immediately shared it with himself, and countless insights rushed into his mind.
The comprehension of the Space Dao could be the opportunity for him to comprehend the laws of space. However, it was only an opportunity and could only serve as a reference for the direction of his comprehension. It couldn’t directly become his own.
As for Houyi’s Archery Technique, this divine ability that could rank in the top ten of the Three Realms was even more extraordinary. It was the number one mental power Dharma Door in the Three Realms. This mental power flow could not only enhance various attacks but also control the soul, etc. It had about seventy to eighty percent similarity with the spiritual psychic power of the Swallowed World.
Xu Zong temporarily put aside his comprehension of the Space Dao and focused on comprehending the mental power flow, combining it with the Ten Thousand Hearts Soul Control Secret Technique he obtained four years ago. He quickly gained some insights.
He didn’t dare to try it easily. The entire virtual universe was under the surveillance of the Original Ancestor. This Ten Thousand Hearts Soul Control Secret Technique was a secret technique at the Lord of the World level. It was too outrageous for him, a Star-level cultivator, to practice it. It wouldn’t be good if he suddenly did something that went against common sense. There had to be a process.
One night quickly passed.
The next morning, a total of 7,300 geniuses gathered in the central square.
The Nine Sword Venerable appeared again.
“Congratulations on entering the final battle of the Peak Genius Tournament. This competition will end within two days. Now, I will announce the rules.”
“The final battle consists of two rounds. The top 100 people in the trial space will unconditionally advance to the second round, while the 7,200 people ranked 101st to 7,300 will go through three rounds of battles to select 900 people. These 900 people, together with the top 100 in the trial space, will make a total of 1,000 people who can participate in tomorrow’s final battle and will have the right to become core members of our Virtual Universe Company unconditionally!”
Everyone nodded.
Xu Zong also nodded secretly, which meant that today’s competition had nothing to do with him.
The top 100 people in the trial space had already obtained the right to join the Virtual Universe Company. Today’s competition had nothing to do with them. They just needed to prepare for tomorrow’s final battle.
Seeing that everyone had no more questions, the Nine Sword Venerable waved his hand.
On the square, the geniuses ranked lower, such as Kui En, instantly disappeared.
At the same time, 3,600 screens appeared in the air.
“There are seats over there. You can sit down and watch.”
The Nine Sword Venerable pointed, and a hundred sets of tables and chairs appeared in the corner of the square. They were considerate enough to prepare free drinks and food on them.
The 100 geniuses sat down one after another. Xu Zong, Luo Feng, and Rong Jun formed a small group, while most of the other geniuses sat alone.
“Most of those who were recognized as having top ten strength are here.”
Luo Feng surveyed the many geniuses around him.
Ai Chen, the Light Sword of the Dream Spiral Winged Clan, Jang Mo and Qian Shui, the siblings from the Augustus Star, the six-meter-tall Blood Axe, Prince Wuka of the Barbarian Star, and so on. Of course, there was also Bolan, who wore white clothes and wielded a blood sword.
“Galaxy is really unlucky.”
Rong Jun also looked around and didn’t see the figure in the black robe. He laughed.
Galexy, the Illusion Demon Galesi, had a high level of illusion art. In all the battles so far, he won the matches with just a glance at his opponents. He was also considered to have top ten strength. Unfortunately, the battles in the trial space were very unfavorable for illusionists. The mechanical puppets of the Mechanical Clan completely ignored illusions, and the Queen of the Insect Clan was also a master of illusions. He unfortunately ranked over one hundred.
Xu Zong also scanned the surroundings.
Hmm, there was no sign of Luo Yun, the sixth of the Longyun.
“Look, Galesi’s battle!”Suddenly, Luo Feng pointed at one of the 3600 screens in front of him, which was displaying the battle scene of the illusion demon, Galesi.
Galesi merely glared at his opponent, who then stood there in a daze. In no time, the opponent was lost in an illusion and was declared defeated.
“Amazing!”
Rong Jun exclaimed, looking rather troubled.
Luo Feng also frowned, his expression serious.
Those who could rank in the top 7300 were all outstanding individuals from various cosmic nations. Yet, they couldn’t withstand a single glance from Galesi. His illusion technique was evidently extraordinarily high, causing both of them to feel apprehensive.
To face Galesi, one must withstand the first wave of illusion attack. If one couldn’t resist, they would be defeated instantly!
Xu Zong also glanced at Galesi, nodding slightly, his expression remained calm.
After the first round of competition, only 3600 contestants remained. After a half-hour break, the second round began. After the second round, only 1800 people remained. Another half-hour break, and after the third round, the final 900 were decided.
“Galesi actually won so easily to the end?”
Luo Feng and Rong Jun found it hard to believe.
Even the geniuses who could rank in the top 2000 couldn’t withstand a single glance from Galesi?
“The virtual universe is accurate.”
Xu Zong nodded silently. The final 900 who advanced were all strong contenders among the 7200. Their ranking was roughly the same as in the trial space.
He searched among them but found several people who matched Long Yun’s characteristics, so he gave up paying attention.
In a flash, the 900 contestants returned to this square space. The remaining 6300, after their defeat, logged out directly.
The scale-armored giant Thirteen glanced at those people. As expected, all three from Qian Witch Nation lost.
Fortunately, there were Xu Zong and the others. Otherwise, he would have lost face again.
Xu Zong and the others naturally stood up and joined the 900.
“Congratulations to you 1000, for successfully earning the right to enter the core of the Virtual Universe Company for further study. Now, I ask you, is there anyone who wants to give up this right?”
The Nine Swords Venerable swept his gentle gaze over the 1000 people in front of him and asked.
Silence.
No one gave up.
Anyone who wasn’t a fool knew that the Virtual Universe Company was much larger than the cosmic nations and was the best talent cultivation base. No one would refuse such a benefit.
“Very well, then next, I will announce your rewards.”
The Nine Swords Venerable smiled slightly and continued.
“Among you, those ranked 101 to 1000 will receive a bonus of 10 mixed yuan units, can enter the initial universe for enlightenment, and can join the ‘End of the World Secret Realm’ of our Virtual Universe Company’s core secret realm.”
“Those ranked 11 to 100 can receive a bonus of 100 mixed yuan units, can enter the initial universe for enlightenment, and can join the ‘Heaven and Earth Secret Realm’ of our Virtual Universe Company’s core secret realm.”
“Those ranked 4 to 10 can receive a bonus of 1000 mixed yuan units, can enter the initial universe for enlightenment, and can join the ‘Primordial Secret Realm’ of our Virtual Universe Company’s core secret realm.”
“Those ranked first, second, and third can receive a bonus of 10,000 mixed yuan units, can enter the initial universe for enlightenment, and can join the ‘Original Secret Realm’ of our Virtual Universe Company’s core secret realm.”
“Normally, each Genius Battle only has one Original Secret Realm quota. However, the level of this Genius Battle exceeded expectations, so after internal discussions within the company, we decided to give you three quotas for the Original Secret Realm.”
The geniuses were pleasantly surprised.
Everyone knew that two of the three Original Secret Realm quotas were definitely for Xu Zong and Beran. The remaining 998 could only compete for the last quota. Although it seemed cruel, it was much better than having no chance at all.
Of course, many people were still in the dark, not understanding what these four secret realms were. Luo Feng was one of them. They lacked understanding of the Virtual Universe Company, but they obviously knew that the quota for the Original Secret Realm was the most precious.
Xu Zong understood.
It seemed that because of him, an extra quota was added to the Original Secret Realm, which should have only been two.
But actually, there was no difference.
After all, once they entered the four secret realms, in the qualification battle a hundred years later, most of them would be eliminated. The Original would fall into the Primordial, the Primordial would fall into the Heaven and Earth, and the Heaven and Earth would fall into the End of the World.
The first three of the four secret realms usually maintain a fixed quota. For example, in the Original Secret Realm, only 100 domain masters, 10 realm masters, and 3 universe-level masters are needed.
Once new people join, a qualification battle will inevitably be initiated within a hundred years, and there will inevitably be a confrontation between the newcomers and the old ones.
Newcomers just entered, their understanding of the laws and secret technique level are low, how can they compete with those old ones? If they can’t beat the old ones after a hundred years, they will definitely be demoted to the next level secret realm.
(End of Chapter)