Battle Qianshui and Claim Victory

Qianshui saw a flash before his eyes, and countless cold glints came hurtling toward him.

Alarmed, he hurriedly swung his battle saber and telekinetic weapon to block them.

However, the flying daggers were simply too fast, and they carried a strange power of time that slowed his reactions.

A dense chorus of clanging rang out as Qianshui’s defenses teetered beneath the flying daggers’ assault.

Flying daggers sliced across his arms, sending blood spraying. Cracks also appeared across his Battle Armor.

Every flying dagger possessed power comparable to a seventh-rank Star-Level warrior. With tens of millions of them, he had no way to resist.

"Ah! Impossible!" Qianshui stared at the scene before him in terror, his heart filled with fear.

He had never seen such a powerful and bizarre attack. For a moment, he was completely at a loss.

He desperately drove the Law of Wood, the Gold Law, and his mental domain, frantically trying to block the attacks.

But faced with flying daggers as dense as a violent storm, his domain had already begun to crumble.

All the plants were chopped into pieces beneath the flying daggers’ strikes.

The instant a flaw appeared in Qianshui’s defense, Luo Wen flashed forward, charging at Qianshui like a bolt of lightning.

The Starlight Sky-Rending Blade in his hand gleamed once more, ready to deliver Qianshui a fatal blow.

Seeing this, Qianshui steeled himself and clenched his teeth. The Law of Wood and Gold Law within him erupted to their limits.

A thick layer of bark rapidly grew over his body, forming sturdy defensive armor. At the same time, countless vines and branches writhed wildly around him, twisting toward Luo Wen.

The two clashed once more.

For a time, the arena blazed with light as energy surged in all directions.

Powerful shockwaves spread outward, making the entire arena tremble.

The spectators held their breaths, staring unblinkingly at the heart-stopping battle, afraid of missing even a single thrilling moment.

As the battle continued, Qianshui gradually began to falter.

Luo Wen’s Starlight Sky-Rending Blade was simply too powerful. Every attack left Qianshui’s defenses on the verge of collapse.

Luo Wen, on the other hand, grew fiercer with every strike under the Starlight Sky-Rending Blade’s enhancement.

His attacks were as violent as a raging storm. Every swing of the Starlight Sky-Rending Blade unleashed a powerful wave of energy that tore open Qianshui’s defenses again and again.

"It’s over!" Luo Wen shouted.

He poured all the Law of Fire within him into the Starlight Sky-Rending Blade, then leaped high into the air and delivered a fatal slash at Qianshui.

This strike carried endless flames and the power of time, as though it would cleave the entire world in two.

As Qianshui watched the blade light rush toward him, despair filled his heart.

He knew he could no longer block this attack.

Boom! With a tremendous explosion, the blade light crashed heavily into Qianshui’s body.

The overwhelming force instantly sent him flying, and his defensive armor shattered completely beneath the blow.

Qianshui slammed heavily onto the arena floor, blood continuously pouring from his mouth.

His eyes were full of resentment and despair before he finally dissolved into a pile of data and vanished.

Luo Wen slowly landed, and the glow of the Starlight Sky-Rending Blade in his hand gradually faded.

The entire arena fell silent. Everyone was stunned by the sudden outcome.

Only after a long while did deafening cheers erupt from the stands.

"Luo Wen! Luo Wen!" The spectators crazily shouted Luo Wen’s name.

This breathtaking battle had shown them what a true powerhouse was.

In the waiting area, Hong, Thor, Luo Feng, and the others all let out long breaths.

"Our third brother truly didn’t disappoint us," Hong said with a smile.

Thor nodded. "Yeah. Luo Wen’s strength has broken through again. Breaking into the top ten is practically guaranteed now."

Brolin, Yao Rao, and Veenina excitedly embraced one another, weeping tears of joy.

Brolin’s face was full of a happy smile. "I knew Luo Wen could do it!"

The Second Prince and Seventh Prince of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire were also staring at the screen in shock.

The Second Prince’s eyes were full of jealousy and unwillingness, while the Seventh Prince gently shook his head and sighed. "This Luo Wen has truly brought glory to our Black Dragon Mountain Empire."

The immortals of the Qianwu Universe Country were also lavish in their praise for Luo Wen’s performance.

"This Luo Wen can actually use the Starlight Sky-Rending Blade. Could it be that he has also comprehended the Time Law?" a white-haired immortal asked in bewilderment.

"Yes. The first level of the Starlight Sky-Rending Array only requires comprehension of the Law of Fire to use; the Time Law is not necessary, merely supplementary. Judging from his attacks, it is difficult to tell whether he has comprehended the Time Law. According to our prior investigation, he is not even thirty years old. In other words, he has only truly trained for a little over a decade. It is impossible for him to have comprehended both the Time Law and the Law of Fire. He can only use the first form of the Starlight Sky-Rending Blade. Reaching close to the top ten thousand is already his limit," another immortal said, shaking his head.

The Black Dragon Mountain Emperor stood to one side with a satisfied smile on his face.

This kid really hasn’t let me down. It seems my judgment was right…

On the arena, Luo Wen slowly raised his head and looked into the distance. He knew this was only the beginning. Even more powerful opponents awaited him ahead. But he was not afraid, because he was confident that with his strength and hard work, he would carve out a place for himself in this universe filled with powerhouses.

With Qianshui’s defeat, the situation in the arena gradually became clear.

The remaining contestants looked at Luo Wen with reverence and fear in their eyes.

They knew full well that Luo Wen’s strength had already surpassed theirs by far. Defeating him in this competition was almost impossible.

Yet the competition continued.

For the sake of their final honor, the remaining contestants still gave their all and fought fiercely.

But none of them dared approach Luo Wen, making him the most idle person in the entire arena.

Luo Wen could not be bothered to fight anymore. He sat cross-legged in midair, waiting for the competition to end.

This unprecedented sight drew admiration from many people.

With an order from Nine Swords Venerable, the competition came to an end.

After defeating Qianshui, Luo Wen successfully entered the top ten. When the arena matches concluded, he smoothly advanced into the top ten thousand.

When he returned to the waiting area, everyone immediately crowded around him enthusiastically, with cheers and congratulations rising one after another.

Brolin was the first to rush forward. She tightly embraced Luo Wen. "I knew you could do it! Luo Wen, you’re amazing!"

Hong and Thor were also beaming as they patted Luo Wen on the shoulder and praised him endlessly.

Although Luo Feng said nothing, his eyes were full of admiration and joy.

Just as everyone was immersed in celebration, Savage Rong Jun happened to pass by.

He was tall and powerfully built, with loose, unkempt hair and a wild aura radiating from his body. Every step he took was steady and forceful, as though the earth trembled faintly beneath his feet.

Thor had an open and hearty nature. Seeing Rong Jun, who was also from the Qianwu Universe Country, he poured a cup of wine and offered it with a smile. "Congratulations on making the top ten thousand too. Come, let’s have a drink!"

But Rong Jun merely gave Thor a cold glance and showed no intention of accepting the cup.

Then he turned his gaze toward Luo Wen. Looking at Luo Wen, who was surrounded like the center of attention, his eyes were full of disdain. His tone was calm but steeped in arrogance. "Winning through tricks is not true strength. Making the top ten thousand means you do have some skill, but your strength is far beneath mine. You are not worthy of drinking with me."

The surroundings instantly fell silent. Everyone was stunned by Rong Jun’s arrogant rudeness.

Thor’s smile vanished at once, anger rising on his face. He stepped forward and shouted, "What do you mean by that? Luo Wen won through real ability. Stop spouting nonsense here!"

But Luo Wen quickly pulled Thor back. Looking at Savage Rong Jun, a cold smile appeared on his lips. "You’re nothing special either. You’re not worthy of drinking with me." Luo Wen’s voice was not loud, but every word clearly reached everyone’s ears.

Rong Jun gave Luo Wen a deep look, as though assessing an ant that did not know its place. Then, without another word, he turned and strode away.

It was clear from the scene that Savage Rong Jun did not regard Luo Wen as worthy of notice at all. He could not even be bothered to say another word to him.

In his eyes, someone who had merely crossed the threshold of the Law of Fire could never be his opponent.

"That’s too much! That guy is unbelievably arrogant!" Brolin said, her face red with anger as she clenched her hands into fists.

"Exactly! What’s so great about him?" Yao Rao also said indignantly from the side.

Veenina frowned and said softly, "He’s far too arrogant. Luo Wen, don’t take it to heart."

Although Luo Feng said nothing, he stared intently at the departing Savage Rong Jun. If I meet Savage Rong Jun, I’ll definitely defeat him and stand up for Luo Wen.

Hong patted Luo Wen’s shoulder and consoled him. "Ignore him. There will be plenty of chances for him to learn just how formidable you are." Luo Wen nodded slightly.

Naturally, he knew that Savage Rong Jun was extremely arrogant. After all, he belonged to the same clan as the Giant Axe Founder.

With such a powerful backing, he indeed had the right to be proud.

It was only natural for him to look down on ordinary geniuses.

However, though this fellow appeared exceptionally arrogant, he was not truly a bad person.

When he encountered an opponent of matching strength, he still showed absolute respect.

Luo Wen rather liked his personality as well.

Elsewhere, inside a grand and mysterious palace, Nine Swords Venerable sat upon an enormous jade throne. Old Cang stood respectfully at his side.

"Thor, Hong, Luo Wen, and Luo Feng—are they the four geniuses from that native planet you mentioned before?" Nine Swords Venerable asked in a low voice.

Old Cang hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to show the slightest negligence. He replied respectfully, "Yes, Venerable. The four of them are now external members stationed at the Black Dragon Mountain branch of the Virtual Universe. We originally invited them to become internal disciples, but they were used to freedom and did not wish to be restrained. They directly chose to become outer disciples and, using the members’ discount, each purchased a Bloodline Evolution Reagent."

Nine Swords Venerable nodded slightly, a trace of approval flashing through his eyes. "Hong has already been chosen and accepted as a disciple by the Giant Axe Founder’s disciple."

Old Cang raised his head in shock, his face full of disbelief. "Is that true? Hong is truly extraordinarily gifted. To be chosen by the Giant Axe Founder’s disciple is an immense opportunity!"

Nine Swords Venerable narrowed his eyes slightly and slowly said, "Secretly investigate Earth. Find out what is so unusual about that planet that it could produce so many geniuses."

Old Cang’s heart jolted.

It seemed Nine Swords Venerable had also noticed Earth’s extraordinary nature.

Indeed!

A native planet had not been exposed to advanced knowledge from the universe, yet under such circumstances, it had produced four geniuses. Moreover, Old Cang had previously investigated the body genes of each of Luo Wen’s group.

After all, when they entered the Virtual Universe, it also recorded some of their genetic information.

He had discovered that their genes were remarkably young. As one aged, genes would retain traces of time, yet the average age of these people did not even exceed a hundred years.

Luo Wen and Luo Feng were the youngest, with average lifespans of less than thirty years.

This also made Old Cang realize that Earth must have encountered some great opportunity, or that the deceased immortal had left behind a precious treasure there. That treasure could have caused immense changes in them, such as increasing their comprehension or enhancing their talents.

Since Nine Swords Venerable had personally issued the order, Old Cang did not dare delay. He immediately accepted the command. "Yes, Venerable. I will handle it at once." With that, he hurriedly withdrew, his figure quickly disappearing into the palace.

After Old Cang left, Nine Swords Venerable replayed the battle between Luo Wen and Qianshui.

"The Law of Fire, the Time Law… To possess such fortune at such an age, he truly is a promising talent."

"This Genius Battle is far stronger than any previous one. So many favored children of heaven—this is truly a great blessing for the Human Race."

Nine Swords Venerable spoke slowly.

The arena matches continued in full swing.

Next, it was Thor’s turn to take the stage. He strode onto the arena, a powerful aura radiating from his body.

As soon as the match began, Thor unleashed his comprehended Dao Intent and Eightfold Lightning Domain. In an instant, lightning flickered across the arena and thunder roared.

His opponents all struggled beneath this overwhelming lightning power.

Thor’s attacks were as fierce as a torrential storm. Every move carried the might of Thunderous Onslaught, leaving his opponents unable to defend themselves.

In the intense battles, Thor relied on his exquisite combat techniques and formidable strength to defeat numerous opponents, easily securing a place in the top ten.

Deafening cheers erupted from the audience below, with cries of "Thor! Thor!" rising one after another.

Hong, Luo Wen, and the others applauded and cheered for him from below. Thor’s victory filled them with excitement.

Thor’s Blade Intent had advanced again. It seemed his comprehension had deepened another level, and there were not many particularly powerful contestants in his group.

Thor had won the easiest of all.

He had simply entered the top ten, and even Luo Wen could see that Thor had not used much of his strength at all.

This showed that Thor had also been working himself to the bone in training.

The current Thor was vastly better than in the original story, where he had been eliminated early.